ELS
East London
South Africa
9,623 km
5,979 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
9,623 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

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ELS TXL
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code ELS TXL
ICAO Code FAEL EDDT
City East London Berlin
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 435 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 52.560000, 13.290000

East London (ELS) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 9,623 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Germany. 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 14:57 in East London, it's 13:57 in Berlin.

The return flight from Berlin (TXL) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 168° (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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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