DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
15,953 km
9,913 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
15,953 km
9,913 mi / 8,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR HNL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code DIR HNL
ICAO Code HADR PHNL
City Dire Dawa Honolulu
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 3,827 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 21.320000, -157.920000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 15,953 kilometers (9,913 miles / 8,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 22:41 in Dire Dawa, it's 09:41 in Honolulu. With a 13-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 3,814 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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