The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 11,724 kilometers (7,285 miles / 6,330 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 17:04 in Washington, it's 00:04 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 3,813 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.