The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 769 kilometers (478 miles / 415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in East London, it's 13:08 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,123 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ben Schoeman Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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