ELS - Ben Schoeman Airport

East London, South Africa

IATA Code: ELS · East London, South Africa

The airport code ELS is the IATA identifier for Ben Schoeman Airport. You may also find it referred to as East London Airport (ELS).

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) serves East London, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

ELS is the IATA airport code for Ben Schoeman Airport, located in East London, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 33.0356°S, 27.8259°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
ELS
City
East London
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-33.0356°
Longitude
27.8259°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ELS

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
BIY - Bisho 53 km $825 $2/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 152 km $2,366 $5/passenger
UTT - Umtata 184 km $2,865 $6/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 225 km $3,503 $7/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 230 km $3,581 $7/passenger
MGH - Margate 339 km $5,278 $11/passenger
MSU - Maseru 398 km $6,196 $12/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 433 km $6,741 $13/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 449 km $6,990 $14/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 462 km $7,192 $14/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 468 km $7,286 $15/passenger
VIR - Durban 475 km $7,395 $15/passenger
DUR - Durban 492 km $7,659 $15/passenger
GRJ - George 516 km $8,033 $16/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 528 km $8,220 $16/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 528 km $8,220 $16/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 548 km $8,531 $17/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 554 km $8,625 $17/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 621 km $9,668 $19/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 627 km $9,761 $20/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 627 km $9,761 $20/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 668 km $10,399 $21/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 694 km $10,804 $22/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 711 km $11,069 $22/passenger
PZL - Phinda 719 km $11,193 $22/passenger
OVG - Overberg 720 km $11,209 $22/passenger
MZQ - Mkuze 725 km $11,287 $23/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 736 km $11,458 $23/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 736 km $11,458 $23/passenger
ROD - Robertson 740 km $11,520 $23/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 751 km $11,692 $23/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 756 km $11,769 $24/passenger
SIS - Sishen 757 km $11,785 $24/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 768 km $11,956 $24/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 784 km $12,205 $24/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 789 km $12,283 $25/passenger
MTS - Manzini 798 km $12,423 $25/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 802 km $12,486 $25/passenger
UTN - Upington 812 km $12,641 $25/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 822 km $12,797 $26/passenger
SHO - Manzini 832 km $12,953 $26/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 834 km $12,984 $26/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 859 km $13,373 $27/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 861 km $13,404 $27/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 885 km $13,778 $28/passenger
NLP - Nelspruit 890 km $13,856 $28/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 901 km $14,027 $28/passenger
MQP - Mpumalanga 908 km $14,136 $28/passenger
MPM - Maputo 915 km $14,245 $28/passenger
LLE - Malalane 920 km $14,323 $29/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ELS Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at East London

East London enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through ELS

ELS operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via ELS

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