BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
12,697 km
7,890 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
12,697 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN BOS
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code BFN BOS
ICAO Code FABL KBOS
City Bloemfontain Boston
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 4,458 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 42.360000, -71.010000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 12,697 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Bloemfontain, it's 10:32 in Boston. With a 7-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 4,439 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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