DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
8,885 km
5,521 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,885 km
5,521 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR ICN
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code DIR ICN
ICAO Code HADR RKSI
City Dire Dawa Seoul
Country Ethiopia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,827 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 37.470000, 126.450000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,885 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Dire Dawa, it's 18:43 in Seoul. 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 3,804 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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