BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
6,606 km
4,105 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
6,606 km
4,105 mi / 3,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BFN CAI
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BFN CAI
ICAO Code FABL HECA
City Bloemfontain Cairo
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,458 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 6,606 kilometers (4,105 miles / 3,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 South Africa with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Bloemfontain, it's 10:54 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,076 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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