BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
8,394 km
5,216 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,394 km
5,216 mi / 4,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
332°
north northwest

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BFN LIS
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code BFN LIS
ICAO Code FABL LPPT
City Bloemfontain Lisbon
Country South Africa Portugal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,458 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 38.780000, -9.140000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,394 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:48 in Lisbon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,084 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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