BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
13,344 km
8,291 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
13,344 km
8,291 mi / 7,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
344°
north northwest

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BJR PDX
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BJR PDX
ICAO Code HABD KPDX
City Bahir Dar Portland
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,978 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 45.590000, -122.600000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 13,344 kilometers (8,291 miles / 7,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 09:57 in Bahir Dar, it's 22:57 in Portland. With a 11-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 5,947 feet between the two airports. Portland 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 Portland (PDX) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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