ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,172 km
2,592 miles
BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
Distance
4,172 km
2,592 mi / 2,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC BJR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Bahir Dar Airport
IATA Code ACC BJR
ICAO Code DGAA HABD
City Accra Bahir Dar
Country Ghana Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 205 ft 5,978 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 11.610000, 37.320000

Accra (ACC) to Bahir Dar (BJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is 4,172 kilometers (2,592 miles / 2,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Ghana with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Accra, it's 06:03 in Bahir Dar. 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 5,773 feet between the two airports. Bahir Dar Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bahir Dar (BJR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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