BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
8,320 km
5,170 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,320 km
5,170 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN NCE
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code BFN NCE
ICAO Code FABL LFMN
City Bloemfontain Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,458 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 43.660000, 7.220000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,320 kilometers (5,170 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 France. 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 04:11 in Bloemfontain, it's 03:11 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,446 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 163° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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