DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
4,600 km
2,858 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
4,600 km
2,858 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR FCO
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code DIR FCO
ICAO Code HADR LIRF
City Dire Dawa Rome
Country Ethiopia Italy
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Rome
Elevation 3,827 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 41.800000, 12.250000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 4,600 kilometers (2,858 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Italy. 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 22:40 in Dire Dawa, it's 20:40 in Rome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,812 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 133° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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