The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Austria. 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 19:50 in East London, it's 18:50 in Vienna.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.