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Flights from London to East London
There are no direct flights from London to East London. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Cape Town, about 15h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 49m
London to East London at a glance
Fastest journey15h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Cape Town
Best ways to fly from London 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.
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LON Johannesburg (JNB) ELS
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
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
- 9,790 km6,080 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hEast London vs London
- Currency in East London
- ZAR
- Airports
- LGW, LHR, STN → ELS
Flights from London to East London: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London to East London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from London to East London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,790 km.
Where do you change planes between London and East London?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve London and East London?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). East London: King Phalo Airport (ELS).
What is the time difference between London and East London?
East London is 2 hours ahead of London.
