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).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from ELS
Airlines Operating at ELS
2 active airlines serving Ben Schoeman Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 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.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 183 km |
| Port Elizabeth Airport | PLZ | Port Elizabeth | South Africa | 231 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 397 km |
| Margate Airport | MGH | Margate | South Africa | 339 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 461 km |
| Plettenberg Bay Airport | PBZ | Plettenberg Bay | South Africa | 434 km |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 448 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Durban | South Africa | 492 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
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
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