CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,432 km
3,375 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
5,432 km
3,375 mi / 2,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DIR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code CPT DIR
ICAO Code FACT HADR
City Cape Town Dire Dawa
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.620000, 41.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 5,432 kilometers (3,375 miles / 2,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Cape Town, it's 11:24 in Dire Dawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,676 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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