DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
7,107 km
4,416 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,107 km
4,416 mi / 3,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB ELS
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code DXB ELS
ICAO Code OMDB FAEL
City Dubai East London
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Dubai (DXB) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,107 kilometers (4,416 miles / 3,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 23:14 in Dubai, it's 21:14 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 28° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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