ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
619 km
385 miles
ASA
Asab
Eritrea
Distance
619 km
385 mi / 334 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD ASA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Assab International Airport
IATA Code ADD ASA
ICAO Code HAAB HHSB
City Addis Ababa Asab
Country Ethiopia Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Asmara
Elevation 7,630 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 13.070000, 42.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Asab (ASA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea is 619 kilometers (385 miles / 334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:19 in Asab.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,584 feet between the two airports. Assab International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Asab (ASA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Assab International Airport (ASA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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