How long is the FA117 flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The timetable allows 2 h 15 min. Johannesburg to Cape Town is 1,271 km (790 mi).

Which terminal does FA117 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal B at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does FA117 have?

Also listed as SFR117 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 117.

FA117 Flight Status Safair: Johannesburg to Cape Town (SFR117)

Safair FA 117

Scheduled in 1h30'

JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled: 13:55
Estimated: 13:55

Terminal: B | Gate: C10

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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CPT Cape Town

Scheduled: 16:10
Estimated
Delay

Gate: A9

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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Departs in 1h 30m 0%

JNB 13:55 CPT 16:10

1,271 km (790 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1271 km / 790 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:15 · Typical Duration: 01:50

FA 117 Flight Status & Schedule Safair Johannesburg to Cape Town

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	JNB	CPT	13:55	16:10	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 07	JNB	CPT	13:55	16:10	Unknown	Track >
Oct 31	JNB	CPT	14:19	16:08	Landed	Track >
Oct 24	JNB	CPT	14:04	15:59	Landed	Track >
Oct 17	JNB	CPT	14:06	16:02	Landed	Track >
Oct 10	JNB	CPT	14:07	15:57	Landed	Track >
Oct 03	JNB	CPT	14:45	16:32	Landed Late	Track >
Sep 26	JNB	CPT	14:01	15:57	Landed	Track >
Sep 19	JNB	CPT	14:06	15:55	Landed	Track >
Sep 12	JNB	CPT	14:01	15:51	Landed	Track >

Safair flight FA 117 links Johannesburg and Cape Town, 1,271 km (790 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Saturdays. The timetable allows 2 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 13:55 and arrive at 16:10 local time.

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About FA 117

Safair Flight FA117 connects Johannesburg, South Africa to Cape Town, South Africa, taking off from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB and landing at Cape Town International Airport CPT.

Route: Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB to Cape Town International Airport CPT
Distance: 1,271 km (790 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 50 min
Flies: Sat
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 22 min
Usually departs from: Terminal B

FA 117 FAQ

How long is the FA117 flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?: The timetable allows 2 h 15 min. Johannesburg to Cape Town is 1,271 km (790 mi).
How often is FA117 from Johannesburg to Cape Town late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
When was the latest FA117 flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?: The latest FA117 was the 13:55 (local time) departure from Johannesburg on 31 October 2026; it landed 2 minutes early.
Which days does FA117 fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?: Once a week, on Saturdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does FA117 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal B at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does FA117 have?: Also listed as SFR117 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 117.

FA117 and Johannesburg JNB to Cape Town CPT Flights

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: QR1364, 4Z272, P025

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: 4Z664, 4Z315, 4Z658

All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to Cape Town CPT.