BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
12,804 km
7,956 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BJR UIO
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BJR UIO
ICAO Code HABD SEQM
City Bahir Dar Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,978 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Bahir Dar, it's 21:34 in Quito. With a 8-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 3,222 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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