BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
2,147 km
1,334 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
2,147 km
1,334 mi / 1,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BJR CAI
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BJR CAI
ICAO Code HABD HECA
City Bahir Dar Cairo
Country Ethiopia Egypt
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,978 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 2,147 kilometers (1,334 miles / 1,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Bahir Dar, it's 08:33 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,596 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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