BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,748 km
7,921 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
12,748 km
7,921 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
77°
east northeast

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BOG DIR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code BOG DIR
ICAO Code SKBO HADR
City Bogota Dire Dawa
Country Colombia Ethiopia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 9.620000, 41.850000

Bogota (BOG) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 12,748 kilometers (7,921 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Bogota, it's 17:11 in Dire Dawa. 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 4,534 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 280° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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