DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
4,253 km
2,643 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,253 km
2,643 mi / 2,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

DIR LOS
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DIR LOS
ICAO Code HADR DNMM
City Dire Dawa Lagos
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,827 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 6.580000, 3.320000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,253 kilometers (2,643 miles / 2,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Dire Dawa, it's 21:45 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,692 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 83° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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