ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
342 km
213 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
342 km
213 mi / 185 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD DIR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code ADD DIR
ICAO Code HAAB HADR
City Addis Ababa Dire Dawa
Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.620000, 41.850000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 342 kilometers (213 miles / 185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ethiopia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:39 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:39 in Dire Dawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,803 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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