ELS
East London
South Africa
10,479 km
6,512 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
10,479 km
6,512 mi / 5,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

ELS OSL
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code ELS OSL
ICAO Code FAEL ENGM
City East London Oslo
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 435 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 60.190000, 11.100000

East London (ELS) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 10,479 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in East London, it's 09:39 in Oslo.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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