DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,241 km
3,257 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,241 km
3,257 mi / 2,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR ZRH
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code DIR ZRH
ICAO Code HADR LSZH
City Dire Dawa Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,827 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 47.460000, 8.550000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,241 kilometers (3,257 miles / 2,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Switzerland. 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 22:32 in Dire Dawa, it's 20:32 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 132° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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