How long is the SA7156 flight?

The timetable allows 9 h 25 min. Cape Town to Dubai is 7,643 km (4,749 mi).

Which terminal does SA7156 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does SA7156 have?

Also listed as SAA7156 (South African Airways' ICAO code) and SA 7156.

SA7156 Flight Status South African Airways: Cape Town to Dubai (SAA7156)

South African Airways SA 7156

Landed On Time

CPT Cape Town

Scheduled: 18:30
Actual: 18:49

Gate: A6

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

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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DXB Dubai

Scheduled: 05:55
Actual: 06:01
Delay

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GST

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

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Landed 9h 54m ago 100%

CPT 18:49 DXB 06:01 ⁺¹

7,643 km (4,749 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 7643 km / 4749 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:25 · Actual Duration: 09:12

SA 7156 Flight Status & Schedule South African Airways Cape Town to Dubai

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	CPT	DXB	18:49	06:01	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	CPT	DXB	18:43	05:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	CPT	DXB	18:48	05:46	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	CPT	DXB	18:53	05:38	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	CPT	DXB	18:32	05:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	CPT	DXB	18:39	05:46	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	CPT	DXB	19:30	06:14	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 01	CPT	DXB	18:52	05:42	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	CPT	DXB	18:39	05:35	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	CPT	DXB	18:54	05:49	Landed	Track >

South African Airways operates SA 7156 from Cape Town to Dubai, a 7,643 km (4,749 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 9 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 8 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 19 minutes late and still landed at 06:01 the next morning, just 6 minutes behind schedule.

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About SA 7156

Route: Cape Town International Airport CPT to Dubai International Airport DXB
Distance: 7,643 km (4,749 mi)
Typical flight time: 8 h 55 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 19 min

SA 7156 FAQ

How long is the SA7156 flight?: The timetable allows 9 h 25 min. Cape Town to Dubai is 7,643 km (4,749 mi).
How often is SA7156 late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
Which days does SA7156 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does SA7156 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does SA7156 have?: Also listed as SAA7156 (South African Airways' ICAO code) and SA 7156.

SA7156 and Cape Town CPT to Dubai DXB Flights

Flight SA7156 is a code-share South African Airways flight of the Emirates operated EK771.

Other flights departing from Cape Town CPT: TC217, EK771

Other flights arriving at Dubai DXB: EK771, EK377, EK32, EK623

All flights connecting Cape Town CPT to Dubai DXB.