East London to Mpumalanga flights
Mpumalanga lies 440 km (273 mi) north-east 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 19 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.
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| East London | Mpumalanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 478,676 | 140,121 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 711 m (2,333 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | ELS, 8 km out | DUR, 52 km out |
| Postal codes | 5201–5688 | 1050–2410 |
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 Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 52 km (32 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mpumalanga from East London?
440 km (273 mi) in a straight line, north-east of East London.
How long does it take to get from East London to Mpumalanga by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Mpumalanga?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for East London to Mpumalanga flights?
Typically King Phalo Airport (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR); Mpumalanga also has PZB.
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.