Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, ELS - IND Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 8825 miles or 14202 kilometers or 7664 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 Indianapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Indianapolis takes around 20 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis, United States is 20 hours 17 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 - IND

Kilometers		14202 km
Statute Miles		8825 miles
Nautical Miles		7664 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 17 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Indianapolis International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to IND Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Indianapolis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Indianapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - IND

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Indianapolis (United States) is 7 Hours.
Indianapolis time is 7 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 19:06:23 SAST
Indianapolis (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:06:23 EST

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

Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) Indianapolis, United States