BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
10,595 km
6,583 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,595 km
6,583 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

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BJR BOS
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code BJR BOS
ICAO Code HABD KBOS
City Bahir Dar Boston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,978 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 42.360000, -71.010000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,595 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Ethiopia with United States. 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 12:45 in Bahir Dar, it's 04:45 in Boston. With a 8-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 5,959 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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