Airlink4Z43% on time
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Direct flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS): 17 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 45% of the last 20 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 21 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 20 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 768 km, an estimated 1 hour 29 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Johannesburg and East London. Updated 17 October 2026 at 15:37 UTC.
Today, JNB → ELS
Sat 17 Oct · local times- 07:20 FA388FLYSAFAIR Left 07:26 +6 ·
- 10:30 4Z915AIRLINK Left 10:44 +14 ·
- 12:05 FA386FLYSAFAIR Left 12:19 +14 ·
- 13:40 FA832FLYSAFAIR Left 13:53 +13 ·
- 16:25 FA384FLYSAFAIR Left 16:35 +10 ·
Checked JNB board 17:37
JNB
Johannesburg
smooth · +7
ELS
East London
tracking
768 km · ~1h 29m est.
Runs rough · 3 airlines · 17x weekly · nonstop
45% on time
of the last 20 operated JNB → ELS flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +21 min. 0 of 20 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+21 minacross the last 20 operated legs
Flight time~1h 29mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures17x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 20
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
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How the Johannesburg to East London route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop JNB to ELS flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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JNB to ELS questions
Is JNB–ELS running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at JNB is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on JNB–ELS?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:20 and evening departures around 18:05 from JNB. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ELS delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from JNB to ELS?
Great-circle distance is 768 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 84–96 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does JNB–ELS fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 43 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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