AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,803 km
3,606 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS DIR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code AMS DIR
ICAO Code EHAM HADR
City Amsterdam Dire Dawa
Country Netherlands Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation -11 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.620000, 41.850000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Netherlands with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Amsterdam, it's 15:20 in Dire Dawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,838 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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