Flights to Ārabī
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ārabī is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,791 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | 79 km (49 mi) | 8,791 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | JIJ | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,202 ft | 5,954 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,791 ft, DIR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 3,827 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ārabī
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ārabī to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Ārabī to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,399 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ārabī to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 424 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ārabī to Mogadishu | Somalia | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ārabī to Khartoum | Sudan | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Ārabī to Sanaa | Yemen | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Ārabī to Kakamega | Kenya | 1,375 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ārabī to Omdurman | Sudan | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ārabī to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Ārabī to Aden | Yemen | 418 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Ārabī to Khartoum North | Sudan | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Ārabī to Taiz | Yemen | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ārabī to Ibb | Yemen | 482 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Ārabī to Ta’if | Saudi Arabia | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ārabī to Djibouti | Djibouti | 194 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Ārabī to Mukalla | Yemen | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Ārabī to Asmara | Eritrea | 712 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Ārabī to Balbala | Djibouti | 190 km (118 mi) | about 1 h |
| Ārabī to Najrān | Saudi Arabia | 856 km (532 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Ārabī to Ruiru | Kenya | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ārabī to Port Sudan | Sudan | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ārabī to Hargeysa | Somalia | 178 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Ārabī to Guangzhou | China | 7,617 km (4,733 mi) | about 10 h 31 min |
| Ārabī to Shenzhen | China | 7,703 km (4,787 mi) | about 10 h 38 min |
| Ārabī to Lagos | Nigeria | 4,318 km (2,683 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Ārabī to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,002 km (4,351 mi) | about 9 h 44 min |
| Ārabī to Mumbai | India | 3,418 km (2,124 mi) | about 5 h 8 min |
| Ārabī to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,690 km (9,128 mi) | about 19 h 35 min |
| Ārabī to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 5,296 km (3,291 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| Ārabī to Dongguan | China | 7,668 km (4,765 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ārabī?
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) is the closest large airport at 79 km (49 mi). The others, JIJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DIR from Ārabī city centre?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ārabī on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.