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Connecting route · South Africa → Zimbabwe

Flights from East London to Harare

There are no direct flights from East London to Harare. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Durban, about 4h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 40m
ELSHREJNB

East London to Harare at a glance

Fastest journey4h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Durban

Best ways to fly from East London to Harare

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ELS Johannesburg (JNB) HRE
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, CemAir
One airline, one ticket ~4h 40m
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ELS Durban (DUR) HRE
Leg 1: FlySafair · Leg 2: Airlink
Self-transfer likely ~5h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,720 km1,068 miles
Journey time
4h 40mestimate
Time difference
NoneHarare vs East London
Currency in Harare
USD
Airports
ELS → HRE

Flights from East London to Harare: questions answered

Are there direct flights from East London to Harare?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Durban. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from East London to Harare?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,720 km.
Where do you change planes between East London and Harare?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Durban (DUR). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve East London and Harare?
East London: King Phalo Airport (ELS). Harare: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).

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