AUS
Austin
United States
13,827 km
8,591 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
13,827 km
8,591 mi / 7,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AUS DIR
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code AUS DIR
ICAO Code KAUS HADR
City Austin Dire Dawa
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 542 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 9.620000, 41.850000

Austin (AUS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 13,827 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Austin, it's 10:08 in Dire Dawa. With a 9-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 3,286 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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