ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,248 km
2,640 miles
ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
Distance
4,248 km
2,640 mi / 2,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG ASM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Asmara International Airport
IATA Code ALG ASM
ICAO Code DAAG HHAS
City Algiers Asmara
Country Algeria Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Asmara
Elevation 82 ft 7,661 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 15.290000, 38.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Asmara (ASM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea is 4,248 kilometers (2,640 miles / 2,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Algiers, it's 15:06 in Asmara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,579 feet between the two airports. Asmara International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Asmara (ASM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Asmara International Airport (ASM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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