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Nearest Airport to East London: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to East London is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 8.3 km (5 mi) away.
Closest airport
ELS
King Phalo Airport
8.3 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Airports near East London
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King Phalo Airport Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →ELS 8.3 km5 mi · ~9 min
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Bisho Airport Airports in South AfricaBIY 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Queenstown Airport Airports in South AfricaUTW 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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K. D. Matanzima Airport Airports in South AfricaUTT 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
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Port St Johns Airport Airports in South AfricaJOH 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →PLZ 239 km148 mi · ~4 h 16 min
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Margate Airport Airports in South AfricaMGH 332 km206 mi · ~5 h 56 min
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Moshoeshoe I International Airport Airports in Lesotho Meet & Greet →MSU 397 km247 mi · ~7 h 06 min
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Plettenberg Bay Airport Airports in South AfricaPBZ 441 km274 mi · ~7 h 53 min
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Pietermaritzburg Airport Airports in South AfricaPZB 443 km275 mi · ~7 h 54 min
Small airfields nearby
- Kwelega Road Airstrip17 km
- Watts Landing Airport · FAWG18 km
- Wings Park Airfield22 km
- Haga Haga Airfield41 km
- Mtwentwe Farm Airfield42 km
- Komga Airport47 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of East London; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to East London?
The nearest airport to East London is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 8.3 km (5 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to East London?
King Phalo Airport (ELS) is 8.3 km from East London in a straight line — roughly 9 min by car.
What other airports are near East London?
Bisho Airport (BIY) — 60 km, Queenstown Airport (UTW) — 155 km and K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) — 178 km.
How long does it take to get from East London to King Phalo Airport?
About 9 min by car for the 8.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.