East London to Durban (ELS–DUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FA441
FA FlySafair
738
12:00 PM
SAST
1:15 PM
SAST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA440
FA FlySafair
738
10:10 AM
SAST
11:25 AM
SAST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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East London to Durban
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 306 mi 1h 15m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ELS–DUR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELS–DUR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 5 738 1h15
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELS to DUR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELS to DUR.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
20
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Durban from East London

Nearby airports with service to King Shaka International Airport.
Metric ELS→DUR PLZ→DUR
Distance from ELS 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 5 23
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ELS with service to King Shaka International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Durban is 0 hours the same as East London.
ELS: SAST · DUR: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in East London, it's 6:00 PM in Durban.
Distance & Flight Time
306 mi / 492 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.

ELS–DUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the East London to Durban route.
Route details
Distance306 mi / 492 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ELS
IATA / ICAOELS / FAEL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: DUR
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELS to DUR flights.
Nonstop flights from King Phalo Airport to King Shaka International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 306 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ELS to DUR. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPT, HLA and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DUR to ELS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PLZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ELS to DUR

King Phalo Airport (ELS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ELS to DUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELS to DUR ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).