CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,934 km
6,173 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
9,934 km
6,173 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CNF DIR
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code CNF DIR
ICAO Code SBCF HADR
City Belo Horizonte Dire Dawa
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,715 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 9.620000, 41.850000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 9,934 kilometers (6,173 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Brazil 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 01:14 in Belo Horizonte, it's 07:14 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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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