BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
13,081 km
8,128 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
13,081 km
8,128 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN MCO
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code BFN MCO
ICAO Code FABL KMCO
City Bloemfontain Orlando
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 4,458 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 28.430000, -81.310000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 13,081 kilometers (8,128 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 12:02 in Bloemfontain, it's 05:02 in Orlando. 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 4,362 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 110° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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