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King Phalo Airport (ELS)
King Phalo Airport is an international airport serving East London (Eastern Cape), South Africa. Its IATA code is ELS and its ICAO code is FAEL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,939 m long.
- IATAELS
- ICAOFAEL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ELS
- ICAO code
- FAEL
- City
- East London
- Region / province
- Eastern Cape
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E
- Elevation
- 133 m (435 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,939 m (6,362 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,939 m6,362 ft | Asphalt |
| 06/24 | 1,585 m5,200 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,109 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,228 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,643 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.450 MHz |
| GTE | 122.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from King Phalo Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and East London through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 231 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 462 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 492 km |
| George Airport | GRJ | 516 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 554 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 768 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of King Phalo Airport?
The IATA code of King Phalo Airport is ELS and its ICAO code is FAEL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is King Phalo Airport located?
King Phalo Airport is in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, at coordinates 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E and an elevation of 133 m (435 ft).
How far is King Phalo Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from King Phalo Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,643 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,228 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,109 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at King Phalo Airport?
The longest runway at King Phalo Airport is 1,939 m (6,362 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from King Phalo Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and King Phalo Airport (ELS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.