Johannesburg to East London (JNB–ELS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JNB–ELS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and Airlink lead the route. The flight covers 477 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA FlySafair | 28 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| 4Z Airlink Also: EK, KL | 13 | ER3 | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | EK, KL |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 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 Airlink and FlySafair. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JNB to ELS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JNB to ELS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 477 miles (768 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (HLA).