Taiz to Ārabī flights
Ārabī lies 435 km (270 mi) south-west of Taiz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Taiz | Ārabī | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Yemen | Ethiopia |
| Population | 940,600 | 148,933 |
| Elevation | 1,316 m (4,318 ft) | 1,058 m (3,471 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | TAI, 17 km out | DIR, 79 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ārabī
Crossing from Yemen into Ethiopia: money changes from the Rial to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
Airports at each end
Leaving Taiz
Taiz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiz International Airport (TAI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,040-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ārabī
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Ārabī from Taiz?
435 km (270 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Taiz.
How long does it take to get from Taiz to Ārabī by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taiz and Ārabī?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Taiz to Ārabī flights?
Typically Taiz International Airport (TAI) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR); Ārabī also has JIJ.
What currency do I need in Ārabī?
The Birr (ETB).
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.