DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
1,333 km
828 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,333 km
828 mi / 720 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
204°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

DIR NBO
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DIR NBO
ICAO Code HADR HKJK
City Dire Dawa Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,827 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,333 kilometers (828 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Dire Dawa, it's 16:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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