DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
8,586 km
5,335 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR MNL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code DIR MNL
ICAO Code HADR RPLL
City Dire Dawa Manila
Country Ethiopia Philippines
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,827 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 14.510000, 121.020000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Philippines. 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 12:42 in Dire Dawa, it's 17:42 in Manila. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,752 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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