Distance From Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, DIR - SYD Distance

The distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7693 miles or 12381 kilometers or 6681 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Dire Dawa ( Ethiopia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dire Dawa and Sydney takes around 17 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DIR - SYD

Kilometers		12381 km
Statute Miles		7693 miles
Nautical Miles		6681 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 41 minutes

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - DIR to SYD Flight Path

Location of Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dire Dawa to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DIR - SYD

Time difference between Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) and Sydney (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Sydney time is 8 Hours ahead of Dire Dawa.

Location	Local Time
Dire Dawa (Ethiopia)	2026-01-29, 12:05:53 EAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-01-29, 20:05:53 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR / HADR) Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia