ASA
Asab
Eritrea
9,844 km
6,117 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,844 km
6,117 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ASA NRT
Airport Name Assab International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code ASA NRT
ICAO Code HHSB RJAA
City Asab Tokyo
Country Eritrea Japan
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 46 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 35.760000, 140.390000

Asab (ASA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,844 kilometers (6,117 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:24 in Asab, it's 11:24 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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