Addis Ababa to Dīla flights
Dīla lies 294 km (183 mi) south of Addis Ababa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Addis Ababa | Dīla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Population | 3.9 million | 158,800 |
| Elevation | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) | 1,594 m (5,230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | ADD, 8 km out | AWA, 77 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dīla
Dīla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Arba Minch Airport (AMH, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,450 ft |
| Arba Minch Airport (regional) | AMH | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,170 ft | 3,901 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dīla from Addis Ababa?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south of Addis Ababa.
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Dīla by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Addis Ababa and Dīla?
No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.
Which airports are used for Addis Ababa to Dīla flights?
Typically Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Hawassa International Airport (AWA); Dīla also has AMH.
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.