ASA
Asab
Eritrea
4,960 km
3,082 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,960 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA ZRH
Airport Name Assab International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ASA ZRH
ICAO Code HHSB LSZH
City Asab Zurich
Country Eritrea Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Asmara Europe/Zurich
Elevation 46 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 47.460000, 8.550000

Asab (ASA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,960 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Switzerland. 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 11:05 in Asab, it's 09:05 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 129° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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