DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
11,332 km
7,041 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
11,332 km
7,041 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DIR MVD
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code DIR MVD
ICAO Code HADR SUMU
City Dire Dawa Montevideo
Country Ethiopia Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Montevideo
Elevation 3,827 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 11,332 kilometers (7,041 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Dire Dawa, it's 16:15 in Montevideo. With a 6-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 3,722 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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