BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
9,356 km
5,813 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,356 km
5,813 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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BFN STN
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code BFN STN
ICAO Code FABL EGSS
City Bloemfontain London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 4,458 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 51.880000, 0.240000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,356 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Kingdom. 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 20:58 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:58 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,110 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 157° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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