BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
9,860 km
6,127 miles
BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BJR BSB
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport
IATA Code BJR BSB
ICAO Code HABD SBBR
City Bahir Dar Brasilia
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,978 ft 3,497 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -15.870000, -47.920000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Bahir Dar, it's 02:20 in Brasilia. With a 6-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 2,481 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek 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 Brasilia (BSB) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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