Randburg to Bloemfontein flights
Bloemfontein lies 380 km (236 mi) south-west of Randburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Randburg | Bloemfontein | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 337,053 | 556,637 |
| Elevation | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | HLA, 19 km out | BFN, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 2032–2194 | 9300–9928 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Randburg
Randburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, 25 km).
Arriving in Bloemfontein
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 |
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Staying in Bloemfontein
Our booking partner lists 401 places to stay in Bloemfontein. Of the 286 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (149), and 7 are five-star. Across 216 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 78,887 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bloemfontein from Randburg?
380 km (236 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Randburg.
How long does it take to get from Randburg to Bloemfontein by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Randburg and Bloemfontein?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Randburg to Bloemfontein flights?
Typically Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN).
Where can I stay in Bloemfontein?
Our booking partner lists 401 places to stay in Bloemfontein, bookable on this site.
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.