DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
14,941 km
9,284 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,941 km
9,284 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR GDL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code DIR GDL
ICAO Code HADR MMGL
City Dire Dawa Guadalajara
Country Ethiopia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,827 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 20.520000, -103.310000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,941 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Ethiopia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Dire Dawa, it's 08:17 in Guadalajara. With a 9-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 1,189 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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