CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
7,178 km
4,460 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,178 km
4,460 mi / 3,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CNF ELS
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CNF ELS
ICAO Code SBCF FAEL
City Belo Horizonte East London
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,715 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,178 kilometers (4,460 miles / 3,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Belo Horizonte, it's 21:36 in East London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,280 feet between the two airports. Ben Schoeman Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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