DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
13,317 km
8,275 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,317 km
8,275 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DIR UIO
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DIR UIO
ICAO Code HADR SEQM
City Dire Dawa Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,827 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,317 kilometers (8,275 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. 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 05:54 in Quito. With a 8-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 5,373 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre 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 Quito (UIO) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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