BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
10,274 km
6,384 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
10,274 km
6,384 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BJR CTS
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BJR CTS
ICAO Code HABD RJCC
City Bahir Dar Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,978 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 42.780000, 141.690000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 10,274 kilometers (6,384 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Bahir Dar, it's 13:58 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 6-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 5,896 feet between the two airports. New Chitose 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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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