FA218 Flight Status Safair: Johannesburg to Cape Town (SFR218)

Safair FA 218

Unknown

JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled
16:45

Terminal: B

Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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CPT Cape Town

Scheduled
19:05

Arrival: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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Status: Unknown

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

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Distance: 1271 km / 790 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:20 · Typical Duration: 01:50

FA 218 Flight Status & Schedule Safair Johannesburg to Cape Town

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 07 JNB CPT 16:45 19:05 Unknown Track >
Oct 31 JNB CPT 16:55 18:44 Landed Track >
Oct 24 JNB CPT 16:54 18:51 Landed Track >
Oct 17 JNB CPT 16:57 18:47 Landed Track >
Oct 10 JNB CPT 17:02 18:50 Landed Track >
Oct 03 JNB CPT 17:12 19:01 Landed Track >
Sep 26 JNB CPT 17:02 18:57 Landed Track >
Sep 19 JNB CPT 16:54 18:44 Landed Track >
Sep 12 JNB CPT 16:52 18:45 Landed Track >
Sep 05 JNB CPT 17:06 18:51 Landed Track >

Safair flight FA 218 links Johannesburg and Cape Town, 1,271 km (790 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Saturdays. Its timetable allows 2 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Saturday's flight was scheduled to leave at 16:45, but its status has not been confirmed.

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About FA 218

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
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal B

FA 218 FAQ

How long is the FA218 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 20 min. Johannesburg to Cape Town is 1,271 km (790 mi).
How often is FA218 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does FA218 fly?
Once a week, on Saturdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does FA218 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 FA218 have?
Also listed as SFR218 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 218.

FA218 and Johannesburg JNB to Cape Town CPT Flights

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: SA355, FA418, 4Z178

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: 4Z357, FA214, SA355, SA359

All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to Cape Town CPT.