Johannesburg to East London (JNB–ELS) — 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.
JNB–ELS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 477 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 27 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| 4Z Airlink Also: EK | 13 | ER3, ERD | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | EK |
| 5Z CemAir Also: SA | 2 | CR1 | 1h30 | – | – | SA |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach East London from Johannesburg
| Metric | JNB→ELS | HLA→ELS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JNB | – | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
JNB: SAST · ELS: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in East London.
JNB–ELS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JNB to ELS
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and King Phalo Airport (ELS) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair, Airlink, CemAir and KLM. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JNB to ELS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JNB to ELS is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 477 miles (768 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 123 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 Johannesburg (HLA).