DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
6,469 km
4,020 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,469 km
4,020 mi / 3,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR EDI
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DIR EDI
ICAO Code HADR EGPH
City Dire Dawa Edinburgh
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 3,827 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 55.950000, -3.370000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,469 kilometers (4,020 miles / 3,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Dire Dawa, it's 09:40 in Edinburgh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,692 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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