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Flights from Windhoek to East London

There are no direct flights from Windhoek to East London. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Cape Town, about 4h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 55m
WDHELSJNB

Windhoek to East London at a glance

Fastest journey4h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Cape Town

Best ways to fly from Windhoek 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
WDH Johannesburg (JNB) ELS
Leg 1: Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 55m
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WDH Cape Town (CPT) ELS
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair, Westair Aviation · Leg 2: CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 11m
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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
1,573 km977 miles
Journey time
4h 55mestimate
Time difference
NoneEast London vs Windhoek
Currency in East London
ZAR
Airports
WDH, ERS → ELS

Flights from Windhoek to East London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Windhoek to East London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 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 Windhoek to East London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,573 km.
Where do you change planes between Windhoek and East London?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Windhoek and East London?
Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Eros Airport (ERS). East London: King Phalo Airport (ELS).

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