DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
9,926 km
6,168 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,926 km
6,168 mi / 5,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DIR GIG
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DIR GIG
ICAO Code HADR SBGL
City Dire Dawa Rio De Janeiro
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,827 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Dire Dawa, it's 09:40 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-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 3,799 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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