Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, ELS - ABV Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is 3205 miles or 5157 kilometers or 2783 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 Abuja ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Abuja takes around 7 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria is 7 hours 22 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 - ABV

Kilometers		5157 km
Statute Miles		3205 miles
Nautical Miles		2783 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 22 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to ABV Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Abuja, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - ABV

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Abuja (Nigeria) is 1 Hours.
Abuja time is 1 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 17:27:04 SAST
Abuja (Nigeria)	2025-12-16, 16:27:04 WAT

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

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria