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Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Bram Fischer International Airport is an international airport serving Bloemfontein (Free State), South Africa. Its IATA code is BFN and its ICAO code is FABL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,559 m long.
- IATABFN
- ICAOFABL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BFN
- ICAO code
- FABL
- City
- Bloemfontein
- Region / province
- Free State
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.0927° S, 26.3024° E
- Elevation
- 1,358 m (4,457 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,559 m (8,396 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,559 m8,396 ft | Asphalt |
| 12/30 | 2,195 m7,202 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,110 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,184 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,672 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.400 MHz |
| Approach APP | 124.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.450 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bram Fischer International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bloemfontein through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 153 km |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 374 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 380 km |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 386 km |
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 462 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 470 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bram Fischer International Airport?
The IATA code of Bram Fischer International Airport is BFN and its ICAO code is FABL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bram Fischer International Airport located?
Bram Fischer International Airport is in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, at coordinates 29.0927° S, 26.3024° E and an elevation of 1,358 m (4,457 ft).
How far is Bram Fischer International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bram Fischer International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,672 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,184 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,110 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Bram Fischer International Airport?
The longest runway at Bram Fischer International Airport is 2,559 m (8,396 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bram Fischer International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.