DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
4,971 km
3,089 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,971 km
3,089 mi / 2,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR KTM
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DIR KTM
ICAO Code HADR VNKT
City Dire Dawa Kathmandu
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,827 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,971 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Dire Dawa, it's 18:05 in Kathmandu.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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