DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,047 km
3,136 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR NCE
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code DIR NCE
ICAO Code HADR LFMN
City Dire Dawa Nice
Country Ethiopia France
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Paris
Elevation 3,827 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 43.660000, 7.220000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 5,047 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 France. 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 11:23 in Dire Dawa, it's 09:23 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,815 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 128° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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