DUB
Dublin
Ireland
10,161 km
6,314 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
10,161 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
152°
south southeast

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DUB ELS
Airport Name Dublin Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code DUB ELS
ICAO Code EIDW FAEL
City Dublin East London
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 242 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Dublin (DUB) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 10,161 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Dublin, it's 19:06 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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