DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
6,014 km
3,737 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,014 km
3,737 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR STN
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code DIR STN
ICAO Code HADR EGSS
City Dire Dawa London
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 3,827 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 51.880000, 0.240000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 6,014 kilometers (3,737 miles / 3,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 21:52 in Dire Dawa, it's 18:52 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,479 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 126° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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