ASA
Asab
Eritrea
5,816 km
3,614 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,816 km
3,614 mi / 3,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ASA CPT
Airport Name Assab International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ASA CPT
ICAO Code HHSB FACT
City Asab Cape Town
Country Eritrea South Africa
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 46 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Asab (ASA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,816 kilometers (3,614 miles / 3,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Eritrea with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Asab, it's 01:47 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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