BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
6,045 km
3,756 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,045 km
3,756 mi / 3,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
333°
north northwest

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BJR EDI
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BJR EDI
ICAO Code HABD EGPH
City Bahir Dar Edinburgh
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 5,978 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,045 kilometers (3,756 miles / 3,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Bahir Dar, it's 07:18 in Edinburgh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,843 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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