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

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FA388
FA FlySafair
738
7:20 AM
SAST TB
8:55 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA246
FA FlySafair
738
7:35 AM
SAST TB
9:10 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK4036
EK Emirates
ER3
10:30 AM
SAST TB
12:00 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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4Z915
4Z Airlink
ER3
10:30 AM
SAST TB
12:00 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA240
FA FlySafair
738
11:30 AM
SAST TB
1:05 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA386
FA FlySafair
738
12:05 PM
SAST TB
1:40 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA832
FA FlySafair
738
1:40 PM
SAST TB
3:15 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA378
FA FlySafair
738
1:50 PM
SAST TB
3:25 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA382
FA FlySafair
738
3:00 PM
SAST TB
4:35 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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FA248
FA FlySafair
738
3:55 PM
SAST TB
5:30 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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FA384
FA FlySafair
738
4:25 PM
SAST TB
6:00 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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EK4006
EK Emirates
ER3
6:05 PM
SAST TB
7:30 PM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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4Z917
4Z Airlink
ER3
6:05 PM
SAST TB
7:30 PM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK4007
EK Emirates
ER3
7:30 AM
SAST
9:00 AM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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4Z914
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:30 AM
SAST
9:00 AM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA389
FA FlySafair
738
9:30 AM
SAST
10:55 AM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK4037
EK Emirates
ER3
12:35 PM
SAST
2:05 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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4Z916
4Z Airlink
ER3
12:35 PM
SAST
2:05 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA387
FA FlySafair
738
2:15 PM
SAST
3:50 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA241
FA FlySafair
738
2:18 PM
SAST
3:16 PM
SAST
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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FA833
FA FlySafair
738
3:50 PM
SAST
5:20 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA379
FA FlySafair
738
4:00 PM
SAST
5:30 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA383
FA FlySafair
738
5:10 PM
SAST
6:40 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA249
FA FlySafair
738
6:05 PM
SAST
7:35 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA385
FA FlySafair
738
6:35 PM
SAST
8:05 PM
SAST
1h 30m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Johannesburg to East London
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 477 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

JNB–ELS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 477 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–ELS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 26 738 1h35
4Z Airlink 13 ER3 1h25-1h30
EK Emirates 13 ER3 1h25-1h30
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FA (52 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, JNB to ELS direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
51
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ELS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
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 JNB→ELS HLA→ELS
Distance from JNB 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 52 4
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of JNB 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.
JNB: SAST · ELS: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in East London.
Distance & Flight Time
477 mi / 768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 35m.

JNB–ELS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to East London route.
Route details
Distance477 mi / 768 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 51 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ELS
IATA / ICAOELS / FAEL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ELS flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Phalo Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 35m. The route covers 477 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from JNB to ELS. The return direction has about 51 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELS to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to ELS

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and King Phalo Airport (ELS) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair. With 52 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 52 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 103 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 (HLA).