Airport Comparison
| AEP | DIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jorge Newbery Airpark | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEP | DIR |
| ICAO Code | SABE | HADR |
| City | Buenos Aires | Dire Dawa |
| Country | Argentina | Ethiopia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.560000, -58.420000 | 9.620000, 41.850000 |
Buenos Aires (AEP) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 11,549 kilometers (7,176 miles / 6,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.
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 Argentina with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Buenos Aires, it's 12:39 in Dire Dawa. 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 3,809 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.
The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.