The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 10,072 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:55 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 3,745 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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