DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
8,024 km
4,986 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,024 km
4,986 mi / 4,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DIR PEK
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code DIR PEK
ICAO Code HADR ZBAA
City Dire Dawa Beijing
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,827 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 40.080000, 116.580000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,024 kilometers (4,986 miles / 4,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 China. 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 12:44 in Dire Dawa, it's 17:44 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,711 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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