Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, ELS - GYE Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 7155 miles or 11514 kilometers or 6213 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 Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Guayaquil takes around 16 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 16 hours 26 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 - GYE

Kilometers		11514 km
Statute Miles		7155 miles
Nautical Miles		6213 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 26 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to GYE Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - GYE

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 7 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:28:28 SAST
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2026-02-06, 23:28:28 -05

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

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador