ASA
Asab
Eritrea
11,764 km
7,310 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,764 km
7,310 mi / 6,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
321°
northwest

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ASA DTW
Airport Name Assab International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ASA DTW
ICAO Code HHSB KDTW
City Asab Detroit
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/New_York
Elevation 46 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 42.210000, -83.350000

Asab (ASA) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,764 kilometers (7,310 miles / 6,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 04:06 in Asab, it's 20:06 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DTW) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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