Flights to Bloemfontein
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bloemfontein is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,396 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,396 ft | 4,457 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,396 ft, BFN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 4,457 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Bloemfontein
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein to Johannesburg | South Africa | 371 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Bloemfontein to Cape Town | South Africa | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Bloemfontein to Durban | South Africa | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bloemfontein to Pretoria | South Africa | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Bloemfontein to Soweto | South Africa | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Bloemfontein to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bloemfontein to Maputo | Mozambique | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Bloemfontein to Matola | Mozambique | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Bloemfontein to Gqeberha | South Africa | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Bloemfontein to Soshanguve | South Africa | 446 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Bloemfontein to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Bloemfontein to Evaton | South Africa | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Bloemfontein to Beira | Mozambique | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bloemfontein to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,026 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bloemfontein to Benoni | South Africa | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Bloemfontein to Thembisa | South Africa | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Bloemfontein to East London | South Africa | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bloemfontein to Vereeniging | South Africa | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Bloemfontein to Boksburg | South Africa | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Bloemfontein to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Bloemfontein to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Bloemfontein to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 371 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Bloemfontein to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,172 km (4,456 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
| Bloemfontein to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,872 km (4,270 mi) | about 9 h 34 min |
| Bloemfontein to Sydney | Australia | 10,933 km (6,794 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| Bloemfontein to Melbourne | Australia | 10,221 km (6,351 mi) | about 13 h 51 min |
| Bloemfontein to Santiago | Chile | 8,847 km (5,497 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Bloemfontein to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 7,769 km (4,827 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Bloemfontein to Brisbane | Australia | 11,552 km (7,178 mi) | about 15 h 34 min |
| Bloemfontein to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,072 km (4,394 mi) | about 9 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bloemfontein?
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BFN from Bloemfontein city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bloemfontein on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.