DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
4,239 km
2,634 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,239 km
2,634 mi / 2,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DIR JNB
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DIR JNB
ICAO Code HADR FAOR
City Dire Dawa Johannesburg
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,827 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,239 kilometers (2,634 miles / 2,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Dire Dawa, it's 10:25 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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