BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
9,547 km
5,933 miles
CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
9,547 km
5,933 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BJR CNF
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Tancredo Neves International Airport
IATA Code BJR CNF
ICAO Code HABD SBCF
City Bahir Dar Belo Horizonte
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,978 ft 2,715 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -19.620000, -43.970000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 9,547 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 01:25 in Bahir Dar, it's 19:25 in Belo Horizonte. 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 3,263 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves 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 Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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