ATH
Athens
Greece
7,457 km
4,634 miles
BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
Distance
7,457 km
4,634 mi / 4,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

ATH BFN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport J B M Hertzog International Airport
IATA Code ATH BFN
ICAO Code LGAV FABL
City Athens Bloemfontain
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 4,458 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -29.090000, 26.300000

Athens (ATH) to Bloemfontain (BFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa is 7,457 kilometers (4,634 miles / 4,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Greece with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Athens, it's 03:29 in Bloemfontain.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,150 feet between the two airports. J B M Hertzog International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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