ASA
Asab
Eritrea
5,713 km
3,550 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,713 km
3,550 mi / 3,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA LGW
Airport Name Assab International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ASA LGW
ICAO Code HHSB EGKK
City Asab London
Country Eritrea United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Asmara Europe/London
Elevation 46 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 51.150000, -0.190000

Asab (ASA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 5,713 kilometers (3,550 miles / 3,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Asab, it's 06:04 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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