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SA556 Flight Status

Status: Flight SA556 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for South African Airways flight SA556 from Durban to Johannesburg (DUR-JNB): Landed: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 14:00 (local time) Early: Approximately 10m early.
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
DUR-JNB

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m early
Durban(DUR)
13:09
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 9
King Shaka International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Johannesburg(JNB)
13:56
Scheduled: 14:10, Nov 9
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
1-9
Boarding Gate
A8
Arrival Gate
A19
Baggage
2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Durban(DUR)
13:08
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 11
King Shaka International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Johannesburg(JNB)
14:00
Scheduled: 14:10, Nov 11
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
1-9
Boarding Gate
A11
Arrival Gate
D1
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

SA547
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Johannesburg (JNB) Durban (DUR)
Scheduled: 12:15
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2m late
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SA556 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA556 flight flying from Durban to Johannesburg on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 16y. The aircraft is equipped with 138 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
16y
Seats
138
Distance
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Flight History for SA556

Trip.com historical records show that the last SA556 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from DUR at approximately 13:09. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 13:56.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:12 14:03 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:18 14:07 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:00 13:49 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 12:59 13:52 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:08 14:22 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:09 13:56 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:08 14:00 Arrived

SA556 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA556 is 93% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight sa556?

    Flight sa556 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 14:00 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight sa556 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 14:00; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight sa556 is scheduled to depart at 13:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:08, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight sa556 is scheduled to arrive at 14:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:00. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight sa556, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is A11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight sa556 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal B. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight sa556 is operated by South African Airways from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight sa556 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 sa556 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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.
  • Flight sa556 has already left Durban and completed its journey. Departure was 13:08; actual arrival 14:00.
  • Flight sa556 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 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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Time on arrival: Durban 14:00 | Johannesburg 14:00

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