FA208 Flight Status Safair: Johannesburg to Cape Town (SFR208)

Safair FA 208

Delayed

JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled
15:10
Actual
16:37

Terminal: B | Gate: D8

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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CPT Cape Town

Scheduled
17:30
Estimated
18:28
Delay
58'

Gate: C2

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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Departed 22h 52m ago · was due to land 21h 01m ago, awaiting update 100%

JNB 16:37 CPT 18:28

1,271 km (790 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map JNB to CPT Map of the great-circle route from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa to Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, 1271 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. SOUTH AFRICA JNB CPT Map data: Natural Earth

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: 02:20 · Typical Duration: 01:50

FA 208 Flight Status & Schedule Safair Johannesburg to Cape Town

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 JNB CPT 16:37 18:28 Delayed Track >
Nov 01 JNB CPT 15:38 17:31 Landed Track >
Oct 25 JNB CPT 15:33 17:29 Landed Track >
Oct 18 JNB CPT 15:25 17:17 Landed Track >
Oct 11 JNB CPT 15:27 17:15 Landed Track >
Oct 04 JNB CPT 15:32 17:23 Landed Track >
Sep 27 JNB CPT 15:33 17:41 Landed Track >
Sep 06 JNB CPT 15:57 17:45 Landed Late Track >
Aug 30 JNB CPT 15:28 17:31 Landed Track >
Aug 23 JNB CPT 15:49 17:39 Landed Track >

Safair operates FA 208 from Johannesburg to Cape Town, a 1,271 km (790 mi) trip, once a week, on Sundays. Its timetable allows 2 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 16:37, 1 h 27 min late, and is due in Cape Town at 18:28, 58 minutes late.

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About FA 208

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
Sun
On time
8 of the last 9
Average delay when late
15 min
Usually departs from
Terminal B

FA 208 FAQ

How long is the FA208 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 20 min. Johannesburg to Cape Town is 1,271 km (790 mi).
How often is FA208 late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 15 minutes on average.
Which days does FA208 fly?
Once a week, on Sundays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does FA208 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 FA208 have?
Also listed as SFR208 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 208.

FA208 and Johannesburg JNB to Cape Town CPT Flights

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: SA563, SA60

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: QR1371, SA347, 4Z638

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