ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,758 km
7,306 miles
BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
Distance
11,758 km
7,306 mi / 6,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL BJR
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Bahir Dar Airport
IATA Code ADL BJR
ICAO Code YPAD HABD
City Adelaide Bahir Dar
Country Australia Ethiopia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 20 ft 5,978 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 11.610000, 37.320000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bahir Dar (BJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is 11,758 kilometers (7,306 miles / 6,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Australia with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Adelaide, it's 11:36 in Bahir Dar. With a 7.5-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 5,958 feet between the two airports. Bahir Dar Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bahir Dar (BJR) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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