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LGA to DIR: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Dire Dawa (Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport)
7,076 mi
11,387 km · 6,149 nm
14h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,076 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- DIR — Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport · Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near DIR
- JIJ · Wilwal International Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from DIR?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Dire Dawa (DIR) is 7,076 miles (11,387 km, 6,149 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to DIR?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Dire Dawa?
Dire Dawa is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to DIR?
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