Flight Time from Bloemfontein to East London
The flight from Bloemfontein to East London covers about 287 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 2 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Bloemfontein and East London are about 287 mi (462 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 350 mi (564 km), a drive of about 6 hr 16 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 2 min.
| Straight-line distance | 287 mi / 462 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 350 mi / 564 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 16 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $44 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -31.071, 27.045 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bloemfontein to East London is about 287 mi (462 km) in a straight line, and roughly 350 mi (564 km) by road.