BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
13,006 km
8,081 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
13,006 km
8,081 mi / 7,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFN YUL
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code BFN YUL
ICAO Code FABL CYUL
City Bloemfontain Dorval
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 4,458 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 45.470000, -73.740000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 13,006 kilometers (8,081 miles / 7,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Bloemfontain, it's 21:13 in Dorval. With a 7-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 4,340 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 105° (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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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