DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,809 km
3,610 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,809 km
3,610 mi / 3,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

DIR HEL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DIR HEL
ICAO Code HADR EFHK
City Dire Dawa Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,827 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 60.320000, 24.960000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,809 kilometers (3,610 miles / 3,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Dire Dawa, it's 22:43 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,648 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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