BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
11,171 km
6,941 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
11,171 km
6,941 mi / 6,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJR BWI
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BJR BWI
ICAO Code HABD KBWI
City Bahir Dar Baltimore
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,978 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 11,171 kilometers (6,941 miles / 6,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 12:44 in Bahir Dar, it's 04:44 in Baltimore. 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 5,835 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall 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 Baltimore (BWI) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 66° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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