Airport Comparison
| BWI | DIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | DIR |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | HADR |
| City | Baltimore | Dire Dawa |
| Country | United States | Ethiopia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 9.620000, 41.850000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 11,679 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.
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 05:55 in Baltimore, it's 13:55 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 3,684 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.