CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,524 km
1,568 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
2,524 km
1,568 mi / 1,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI DIR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code CAI DIR
ICAO Code HECA HADR
City Cairo Dire Dawa
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.620000, 41.850000

Cairo (CAI) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 2,524 kilometers (1,568 miles / 1,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Cairo, it's 19:29 in Dire Dawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,445 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 336° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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