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Ben Schoeman Airport

East London · South AfricaICAO FAEL

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) is an airport serving East London, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 2' 8.2" S, 27° 49' 33.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 435 feet (133 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).

Destinations
4
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
435/ 133m
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT+2
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Airport Details

IATA Code
ELS
ICAO Code
FAEL
City
East London
Country
South Africa
Elevation
435 ft
Local Time
07:32 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:-33.0356°
Longitude:27.8259°

Popular Routes from ELS

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
JNBJohannesburg, South Africa476 mi1h 24mshort-haul195 kgView
CPTCape Town, South Africa536 mi1h 31mshort-haul220 kgView
DURDurban, South Africa306 mi1h 5mshort-haul125 kgView
PLZPort Elizabeth, South Africa143 mi0h 46mshort-haul59 kgView

Airlines Operating at ELS

2 active airlines serving Ben Schoeman Airport.

Comair
MNSouth Africa
South African Airways
SASouth Africa

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Ben Schoeman Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
K. D. Matanzima AirportUTTUmtataSouth Africa183 km
Port Elizabeth AirportPLZPort ElizabethSouth Africa231 km
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSUMaseruLesotho397 km
Margate AirportMGHMargateSouth Africa339 km
Bram Fischer International AirportBFNBloemfonteinSouth Africa461 km
Plettenberg Bay AirportPBZPlettenberg BaySouth Africa434 km
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBPietermaritzburgSouth Africa448 km
King Shaka International AirportDURDurbanSouth Africa492 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
33° 2' 8.2" S
Longitude (DMS)
27° 49' 33.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-33.035599
Longitude (Decimal)
27.825899
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
UTC Offset
GMT+2
Current Local Time
07:32 PM
Elevation (ft)
435 ft
Elevation (m)
133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Ben Schoeman Airport?
The IATA code for Ben Schoeman Airport is ELS, and its ICAO code is FAEL. The airport is located in East London, South Africa.
How many destinations can you fly to from ELS?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa.
What airlines fly from ELS?
There are 2 airlines operating from ELS, including Comair, South African Airways.
What timezone is Ben Schoeman Airport in?
Ben Schoeman Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ben Schoeman Airport?
Ben Schoeman Airport sits at an elevation of 435 feet (133 meters) above sea level.

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