Airport Comparison
| CCS | DIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | DIR |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | HADR |
| City | Caracas | Dire Dawa |
| Country | Venezuela | Ethiopia |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 9.620000, 41.850000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 11,830 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Venezuela 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 16:45 in Caracas, it's 23:45 in Dire Dawa. With a 7-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 3,592 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.