BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
11,561 km
7,184 miles
BNE
Brisbane
Australia
Distance
11,561 km
7,184 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BFN BNE
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Brisbane International Airport
IATA Code BFN BNE
ICAO Code FABL YBBN
City Bloemfontain Brisbane
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,458 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 -27.380000, 153.120000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Brisbane (BNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia is 11,561 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:31 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:31 in Brisbane. With a 8-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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Brisbane International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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