DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
12,714 km
7,900 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR STL
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DIR STL
ICAO Code HADR KSTL
City Dire Dawa St Louis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 3,827 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 38.750000, -90.370000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 13:56 in Dire Dawa, it's 04:56 in St Louis. With a 9-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 3,210 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 53° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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