Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, ELS - GYD Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 5273 miles or 8486 kilometers or 4579 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Baku takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 12 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELS - GYD

Kilometers		8486 km
Statute Miles		5273 miles
Nautical Miles		4579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to GYD Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Baku, Azerbaijan. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - GYD

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 2 Hours.
Baku time is 2 Hours ahead of East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:01:39 SAST
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-04-02, 02:01:39 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan