ELS to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from King Phalo Airport (ELS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 768 km (477 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to ELS).
How far is it from East London to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between King Phalo Airport (ELS) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 768 km (477 mi, 415 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ELS to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly north of ELS.
How is the ELS to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written ELS-JNB in IATA codes and FAEL-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. King Phalo Airport is ELS (FAEL), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| ELS | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Phalo Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | FAEL | FAOR |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Elevation | 435 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1341 | #91 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 5,123 ft (1,561 m) higher than ELS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ELS to JNB
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | Comair | CAW | Commercial | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is East London from Johannesburg?
King Phalo Airport (ELS) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 768 km (477 mi, 415 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ELS to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between ELS and JNB takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from ELS?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly north of King Phalo Airport (ELS).
Which airlines fly ELS to JNB?
2 airlines appear on the ELS-JNB route in the open dataset, including Comair, South African Airways.
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