DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
12,626 km
7,846 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,626 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

DIR OOL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code DIR OOL
ICAO Code HADR YBCG
City Dire Dawa Gold Coast
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 3,827 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,626 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Dire Dawa, it's 08:37 in Gold Coast. With a 7-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 3,806 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 268° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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