DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
10,142 km
6,302 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR NRT
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code DIR NRT
ICAO Code HADR RJAA
City Dire Dawa Tokyo
Country Ethiopia Japan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,827 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 35.760000, 140.390000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Japan. 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 13:54 in Dire Dawa, it's 19:54 in Tokyo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,686 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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