ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,650 km
2,889 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
4,650 km
2,889 mi / 2,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC DIR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code ACC DIR
ICAO Code DGAA HADR
City Accra Dire Dawa
Country Ghana Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 205 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.620000, 41.850000

Accra (ACC) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 4,650 kilometers (2,889 miles / 2,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Accra, it's 11:23 in Dire Dawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,622 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 268° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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