Airport Comparison
| BJR | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bahir Dar Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BJR | MEX |
| ICAO Code | HABD | MMMX |
| City | Bahir Dar | Mexico City |
| Country | Ethiopia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 5,978 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.610000, 37.320000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Bahir Dar (BJR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,122 kilometers (8,775 miles / 7,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.
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 10:14 in Bahir Dar, it's 01:14 in Mexico City. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,338 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 58° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.