BOS
Boston
United States
11,099 km
6,896 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
11,099 km
6,896 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOS DIR
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code BOS DIR
ICAO Code KBOS HADR
City Boston Dire Dawa
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 19 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 9.620000, 41.850000

Boston (BOS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 11,099 kilometers (6,896 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 02:09 in Boston, it's 10:09 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 3,808 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 316° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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