South African Airways SA281 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA281 flight operated by South African Airways on Feb 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 11:50 PM (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and land at 5:05 AM (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
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En route
Your flight has departed Perth and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 4:15 AM.
11h 15m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
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SA281 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA281 flight flying from Perth to Johannesburg on 2/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A340-300. This aircraft has been in service for 20y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 253 seats.
Airbus A340-300
Punctuality (Departure)
100%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
38 minutes
Age
20y, 11m
Seats
253
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Power outlet
Seat Information
185 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
60 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA281
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Jan 28 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 11:58 PM | 4:17 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Jan 30 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 12:02 AM | 4:14 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 12:14 AM | 4:53 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Feb 2 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 12:00 AM | 4:34 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Feb 3 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 11:58 PM | 4:23 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Feb 4 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 11:51 PM | 4:15 AM | En route |
| Fri, Feb 6 | Perth (PER) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 343 | 11:50 PM | 5:05 AM | Scheduled |
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SA281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA281 is 100% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 38 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100%
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
7%
On time
93%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 38 minutes
Early
97%
On time
3%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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15°C - 30°C
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-6 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Perth 11:05| Johannesburg 05:05
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