DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
11,414 km
7,092 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
11,414 km
7,092 mi / 6,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR EWR
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code DIR EWR
ICAO Code HADR KEWR
City Dire Dawa Newark
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 3,827 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 40.690000, -74.170000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 11,414 kilometers (7,092 miles / 6,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Dire Dawa, it's 09:14 in Newark. With a 8-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 3,810 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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