BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
5,440 km
3,380 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,440 km
3,380 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BJR CPT
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BJR CPT
ICAO Code HABD FACT
City Bahir Dar Cape Town
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,978 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,440 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:52 in Bahir Dar, it's 05:52 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,827 feet between the two airports. Cape Town 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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