ELS
East London
South Africa
8,957 km
5,565 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
8,957 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

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ELS MXP
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code ELS MXP
ICAO Code FAEL LIMC
City East London Milan
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 435 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 45.630000, 8.730000

East London (ELS) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 8,957 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 South Africa with Italy. 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 11:47 in East London, it's 10:47 in Milan.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 164° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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