ELS
East London
South Africa
9,341 km
5,804 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,341 km
5,804 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

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ELS PRG
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code ELS PRG
ICAO Code FAEL LKPR
City East London Prague
Country South Africa Czech Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Prague
Elevation 435 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 50.100000, 14.260000

East London (ELS) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,341 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Czech Republic. 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 20:18 in East London, it's 19:18 in Prague.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 169° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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