Johannesburg to East London (HLA–ELS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FA330
FA FlySafair
738
6:45 AM
SAST
8:25 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA336
FA FlySafair
738
4:55 PM
SAST
6:35 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA331
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST
10:35 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA337
FA FlySafair
738
7:10 PM
SAST
8:45 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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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Johannesburg to East London
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 490 mi 1h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

HLA–ELS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HLA–ELS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 4 738 1h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FA (4 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, HLA to ELS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLA to ELS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
10
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 East London from Johannesburg

Nearby airports with service to King Phalo Airport.
Metric HLA→ELS JNB→ELS
Distance from HLA 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 4 52
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of HLA with service to King Phalo Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in East London.
Distance & Flight Time
490 mi / 789 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.

HLA–ELS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to East London route.
Route details
Distance490 mi / 789 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HLA
IATA / ICAOHLA / FALA
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation4,517 ft / 1,377 m
Destination: ELS
IATA / ICAOELS / FAEL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HLA to ELS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lanseria International Airport to King Phalo Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 490 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from HLA to ELS. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELS to HLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JNB. 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 HLA to ELS

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and King Phalo Airport (ELS) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HLA to ELS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HLA to ELS ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (789 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (JNB).