DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
14,487 km
9,002 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
14,487 km
9,002 mi / 7,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR PHX
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code DIR PHX
ICAO Code HADR KPHX
City Dire Dawa Phoenix
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,827 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 33.430000, -112.010000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 14,487 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 11:24 in Dire Dawa, it's 01:24 in Phoenix. With a 10-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 2,692 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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