Airport Comparison
| BJR | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bahir Dar Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport |
| IATA Code | BJR | DFW |
| ICAO Code | HABD | KDFW |
| City | Bahir Dar | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,978 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.610000, 37.320000 | 32.900000, -97.040000 |
Bahir Dar (BJR) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 13,094 kilometers (8,136 miles / 7,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.
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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Bahir Dar, it's 17:26 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 9-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 5,372 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.