CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
8,596 km
5,342 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
8,596 km
5,342 mi / 4,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
237°
west southwest

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CGK ELS
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CGK ELS
ICAO Code WIII FAEL
City Jakarta East London
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Jakarta (CGK) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 8,596 kilometers (5,342 miles / 4,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Indonesia 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 23:06 in Jakarta, it's 18:06 in East London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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