East London to Johannesburg (ELS–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ELS–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 477 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 26 | 738 | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | – |
| 4Z Airlink Also: EK, LA, LX | 13 | ER3 | 1h30 | – | – | EK, LA, LX |
| 5Z CemAir Also: SA | 2 | CR1 | 1h20 | – | – | SA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Johannesburg from East London
| Metric | ELS→JNB | UTT→JNB | PLZ→JNB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ELS | – | 114 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | 46 | 169 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 20m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
ELS: SAST · JNB: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in East London, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
ELS–JNB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ELS to JNB
King Phalo Airport (ELS) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair, Airlink and CemAir. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ELS to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELS to JNB is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 477 miles (768 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Shaka and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mthatha (UTT) and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).