BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
11,215 km
6,969 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,215 km
6,969 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJR DCA
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BJR DCA
ICAO Code HABD KDCA
City Bahir Dar Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,978 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,215 kilometers (6,969 miles / 6,056 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 20:48 in Bahir Dar, it's 12:48 in Washington. 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 5,964 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl 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 Washington (DCA) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 65° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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