BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
13,954 km
8,670 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
13,954 km
8,670 mi / 7,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BFN NAN
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code BFN NAN
ICAO Code FABL NFFN
City Bloemfontain Nadi
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,458 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 13,954 kilometers (8,670 miles / 7,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:38 in Nadi. With a 10-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 4,399 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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