ASA
Asab
Eritrea
14,188 km
8,816 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA PHX
Airport Name Assab International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code ASA PHX
ICAO Code HHSB KPHX
City Asab Phoenix
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Phoenix
Elevation 46 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 33.430000, -112.010000

Asab (ASA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 04:23 in Asab, it's 18:23 in Phoenix. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 32° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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