BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
4,667 km
2,900 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,667 km
2,900 mi / 2,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN LOS
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BFN LOS
ICAO Code FABL DNMM
City Bloemfontain Lagos
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,458 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 6.580000, 3.320000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,667 kilometers (2,900 miles / 2,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:05 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,323 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 149° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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