AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
6,993 km
4,346 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
6,993 km
4,346 mi / 3,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH ELS
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code AUH ELS
ICAO Code OMAA FAEL
City Abu Dhabi East London
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 88 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 6,993 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Abu Dhabi, it's 20:23 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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