BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
12,918 km
8,027 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,918 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
122°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BJR SYD
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BJR SYD
ICAO Code HABD YSSY
City Bahir Dar Sydney
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,978 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,918 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Bahir Dar, it's 19:15 in Sydney. With a 7-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 5,957 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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