Terminal: 2 | Gate: E52
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
22:30
|
Actual:
23:02
Arrival: Fri, Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled:
09:20
|
Actual:
08:55
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SA 7242 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 23:02 08:55
Landed
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Jun 03 22:50 08:24
Landed
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Jun 02 23:11 09:07
Landed
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Jun 01 22:53 08:47
Landed
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May 31 23:17 09:06
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South African Airways SA 7242 Zurich to Johannesburg Flight Information

South African Airways Flight SA7242 connects Zurich, Switzerland to Johannesburg, South Africa, taking off from Zurich Airport ZRH and landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB.

How long is the SA7242 flight from Zurich to Johannesburg?

The average flight time from Zurich to Johannesburg is 10 hours and 1 minute. The flight distance is 8419 km / 5231 miles and the average flight speed is 841 km/h / 522 mph.

How many SA7242 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight SA7242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of South African Airways Flight SA7242 Zurich to Johannesburg?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for South African Airways Flight SA7242 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight SA7242 arriving at?

Flight SA7242 arrives at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) Terminal A.

When was the latest SA7242 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:55.

How else can the flight SA7242 be referenced as?

This South African Airways flight can also be referenced as SAA7242, SA 7242, SAA 7242.

How often is flight SA7242 delayed?

On average, 0% of all SA7242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled SA7242 flight or baggage issues?

If your SA7242 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our SA7242 Flight Tracker above for more details.

SA7242 and Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB Flights

Other flights departing from Zurich ZRH: LX138, LX282, LX2818, LX176

Other flights arriving at Johannesburg JNB: BA57, LX282, ZN305, 4Z824

All flights connecting Zurich ZRH to Johannesburg JNB.

SA7242 South African Airways Flight: Zurich to Johannesburg Route Map

SA7242 South African Airways Flight Map: Zurich to Johannesburg
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