BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,716 km
3,552 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
5,716 km
3,552 mi / 3,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU DIR
Airport Name Brussels Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code BRU DIR
ICAO Code EBBR HADR
City Brussels Dire Dawa
Country Belgium Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 184 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 9.620000, 41.850000

Brussels (BRU) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 5,716 kilometers (3,552 miles / 3,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Belgium with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Brussels, it's 13:55 in Dire Dawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,643 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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