DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
5,437 km
3,379 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
5,437 km
3,379 mi / 2,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR FRA
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DIR FRA
ICAO Code HADR EDDF
City Dire Dawa Frankfurt am Main
Country Ethiopia Germany
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 3,827 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 50.030000, 8.540000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 5,437 kilometers (3,379 miles / 2,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Germany. 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 21:23 in Dire Dawa, it's 19:23 in Frankfurt am Main.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,463 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 134° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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