South African Airways SA2489 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2489 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT), departed at 02:17 and is expected to arrive at 11:34 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m early
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
F18
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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En route
Your flight has departed Istanbul and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at 11:34.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
F14
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
--
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SA2489 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2489 flight flying from Istanbul to Cape Town on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 11m.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
3y, 11m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA2489
Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2489 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from IST at approximately 02:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 11:45.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Nov 2 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:21 | 11:44 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:13 | 11:38 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:34 | 11:55 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:23 | 11:36 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:32 | 11:45 | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:17 | 11:34 | En route |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:00 | 12:05 | Scheduled |
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SA2489 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2489 is 60% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
35 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Early
87
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight sa2489?
Flight sa2489 has departed (status: En route). Departure 02:17, estimated arrival 11:34 (updated Nov 7, 2026).Is flight sa2489 on time today?
Flight sa2489 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 02:17 and is estimated to arrive at 11:34.Has flight sa2489 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2489 is scheduled to depart at 02:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 02:17, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).When is flight sa2489 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2489 is scheduled to arrive at 12:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:34. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.What route does flight sa2489 fly?
Flight sa2489 is operated by South African Airways from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 11 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2489?
Track flight sa2489 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight sa2489 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2489 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight sa2489 departed from Istanbul?
Flight sa2489 has departed from Istanbul (IST) at 02:17 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight sa2489?
Flight sa2489 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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