East London to Kariega flights
Kariega lies 247 km (154 mi) west of East London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| East London | Kariega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 478,676 | 291,052 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | ELS, 8 km out | PLZ, 33 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving East London
East London is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,362 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kariega
Kariega is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,087 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 33 km (21 mi) | 7,087 ft | 226 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kariega from East London?
247 km (154 mi) in a straight line, west of East London.
How long does it take to get from East London to Kariega by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between East London and Kariega?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for East London to Kariega flights?
Typically King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.