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Flights from Harare to East London

There are no direct flights from Harare to East London. 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
HREELSJNB

Harare to East London at a glance

Fastest journey4h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Durban

Best ways to fly from Harare to East London

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

1
HRE Johannesburg (JNB) ELS
Leg 1: Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, CemAir · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 40m
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HRE Durban (DUR) ELS
Leg 1: Airlink · Leg 2: FlySafair
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
NoneEast London vs Harare
Currency in East London
ZAR
Airports
HRE → ELS

Flights from Harare to East London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Harare to East London?
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 Harare to East London?
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 Harare and East London?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Durban (DUR). Air Zimbabwe flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Harare and East London?
Harare: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE). East London: King Phalo Airport (ELS).

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