DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
7,079 km
4,398 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
7,079 km
4,398 mi / 3,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

DIR SGN
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code DIR SGN
ICAO Code HADR VVTS
City Dire Dawa Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ethiopia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,827 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 10.820000, 106.650000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 7,079 kilometers (4,398 miles / 3,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Vietnam. 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 12:40 in Dire Dawa, it's 16:40 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,794 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 275° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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