DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
2,272 km
1,412 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,272 km
1,412 mi / 1,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR KWI
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code DIR KWI
ICAO Code HADR OKKK
City Dire Dawa Kuwait City
Country Ethiopia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,827 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 29.230000, 47.980000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,272 kilometers (1,412 miles / 1,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kuwait. 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 11:25 in Dire Dawa, it's 11:25 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,621 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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