BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
8,871 km
5,512 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,871 km
5,512 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
237°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BFN SCL
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BFN SCL
ICAO Code FABL SCEL
City Bloemfontain Santiago
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 4,458 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,871 kilometers (5,512 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Bloemfontain, it's 04:02 in Santiago. With a 6-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 2,903 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 118° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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