United Airlines UA2989 flight status now

UA2989 - UAL2989 United Airlines (UA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:25
B None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:35
None None
UA2989 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 8
  • Freight capacity: 0.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: UAL2989
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 22:36 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 22:36 PM

Domestic flight United Airlines UA2989 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:25 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:35 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Similar flight route from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
South African Airways SA347
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
15:15 		2 hours 13 minutes
17:30
South African Airways SA359
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
17:30 		2 hours 5 minutes
19:45
Proflight Zambia P08834
Proflight Zambia 		17/11/2025
08:40 		2 hours 15 minutes
10:55
Safair FA200
Safair 		17/11/2025
05:55 		2 hours 6 minutes
08:15
British Airways BA6237
British Airways 		17/11/2025
12:20 		2 hours 13 minutes
14:35
Ethiopian Airlines ET1818
Ethiopian Airlines 		17/11/2025
16:40 		2 hours 12 minutes
18:55
British Airways BA6238
British Airways 		17/11/2025
10:25 		2 hours 17 minutes
12:40
South African Airways SA375
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
21:20 		2 hours 15 minutes
23:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA2989 flight?

All United Airlines UA2989 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA2989 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA2989 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.