ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,960 km
6,189 miles
BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
Distance
9,960 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL BFN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport J B M Hertzog International Airport
IATA Code ADL BFN
ICAO Code YPAD FABL
City Adelaide Bloemfontain
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 4,458 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -29.090000, 26.300000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bloemfontain (BFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa is 9,960 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Adelaide, it's 23:13 in Bloemfontain. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,438 feet between the two airports. J B M Hertzog International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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