Bram Fischer International Airport
Bloemfontein · South AfricaICAO FABL
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) is an airport serving Bloemfontein, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 5' 33.7" S, 26° 18' 8.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,458 feet (1,359 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BFN
Airlines Operating at BFN
2 active airlines serving Bram Fischer International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bram Fischer International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 128 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Kimberley | South Africa | 153 km |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 402 km |
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 385 km |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 355 km |
| OR Tambo International Airport | JNB | Johannesburg | South Africa | 379 km |
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | GBE | Gaberone | Botswana | 504 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Durban | South Africa | 471 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 5' 33.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 26° 18' 8.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -29.092699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 26.302401
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,458 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,359 m
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