DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
14,391 km
8,942 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,391 km
8,942 mi / 7,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR LAS
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code DIR LAS
ICAO Code HADR KLAS
City Dire Dawa Las Vegas
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,827 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 36.080000, -115.150000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,391 kilometers (8,942 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Dire Dawa, it's 01:39 in Las Vegas. With a 11-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 1,646 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 30° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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