DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
12,722 km
7,905 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DIR TPA
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code DIR TPA
ICAO Code HADR KTPA
City Dire Dawa Tampa
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 3,827 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 27.980000, -82.530000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 16:04 in Dire Dawa, it's 08:04 in Tampa. With a 8-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 3,801 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Dire Dawa (DIR) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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