DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,626 km
3,496 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,626 km
3,496 mi / 3,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR MAD
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code DIR MAD
ICAO Code HADR LEMD
City Dire Dawa Madrid
Country Ethiopia Spain
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 3,827 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 40.490000, -3.570000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,626 kilometers (3,496 miles / 3,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Dire Dawa, it's 08:08 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,826 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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