East London to Johannesburg (ELS–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 28 | 738 | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | – |
| 4Z Airlink Also: EK, LX | 13 | ER3 | 1h30 | – | – | EK, LX |
| 5Z CemAir | 5 | CR1 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
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 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 40 | 163 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 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 Airlink, CemAir and FlySafair. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ELS to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELS to JNB ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 477 miles (768 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mthatha (UTT) and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).