ELS
East London
South Africa
8,805 km
5,471 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
81°
east

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ELS SIN
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code ELS SIN
ICAO Code FAEL WSSS
City East London Singapore
Country South Africa Singapore
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Singapore
Elevation 435 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 1.350000, 103.990000

East London (ELS) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Singapore. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in East London, it's 00:31 in Singapore. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Singapore (SIN) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). 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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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