DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
13,356 km
8,299 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,356 km
8,299 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

DIR LIM
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code DIR LIM
ICAO Code HADR SPJC
City Dire Dawa Lima
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 3,827 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,356 kilometers (8,299 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Dire Dawa, it's 17:17 in Lima. With a 8-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 3,714 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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