ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,440 km
2,759 miles
BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
Distance
4,440 km
2,759 mi / 2,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD BFN
Airport Name Bole International Airport J B M Hertzog International Airport
IATA Code ADD BFN
ICAO Code HAAB FABL
City Addis Ababa Bloemfontain
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,458 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.090000, 26.300000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bloemfontain (BFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa is 4,440 kilometers (2,759 miles / 2,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:53 in Bloemfontain.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,172 feet between the two airports. J B M Hertzog International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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