AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,381 km
3,344 miles
BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
Distance
5,381 km
3,344 mi / 2,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
135°
southeast

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AMS BJR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bahir Dar Airport
IATA Code AMS BJR
ICAO Code EHAM HABD
City Amsterdam Bahir Dar
Country Netherlands Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation -11 ft 5,978 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 11.610000, 37.320000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bahir Dar (BJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is 5,381 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Amsterdam, it's 09:57 in Bahir Dar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,989 feet between the two airports. Bahir Dar Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bahir Dar (BJR) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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