ASA
Asab
Eritrea
11,512 km
7,153 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,512 km
7,153 mi / 6,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA DCA
Airport Name Assab International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ASA DCA
ICAO Code HHSB KDCA
City Asab Washington
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/New_York
Elevation 46 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 38.850000, -77.040000

Asab (ASA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,512 kilometers (7,153 miles / 6,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Eritrea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Asab, it's 12:52 in Washington. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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