Airport Comparison
| BJR | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bahir Dar Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BJR | GDL |
| ICAO Code | HABD | MMGL |
| City | Bahir Dar | Guadalajara |
| Country | Ethiopia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 5,978 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.610000, 37.320000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Bahir Dar (BJR) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,421 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.
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 Mexico. 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 19:05 in Bahir Dar, it's 10:05 in Guadalajara. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 54° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.