BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
14,662 km
9,111 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
14,662 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN DFW
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code BFN DFW
ICAO Code FABL KDFW
City Bloemfontain Dallas-Fort Worth
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 4,458 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 32.900000, -97.040000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 14,662 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 14:51 in Bloemfontain, it's 06:51 in Dallas-Fort Worth. 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 3,852 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 101° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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