DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,095 km
3,166 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
5,095 km
3,166 mi / 2,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR MXP
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code DIR MXP
ICAO Code HADR LIMC
City Dire Dawa Milan
Country Ethiopia Italy
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Rome
Elevation 3,827 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 45.630000, 8.730000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 5,095 kilometers (3,166 miles / 2,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Italy. 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 04:00 in Dire Dawa, it's 02:00 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,059 feet between the two airports. Malpensa International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 131° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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