ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
11,917 km
7,405 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,917 km
7,405 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM ATL
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code ASM ATL
ICAO Code HHAS KATL
City Asmara Atlanta
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/New_York
Elevation 7,661 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 33.640000, -84.430000

Asmara (ASM) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 11,917 kilometers (7,405 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 15:38 in Asmara, it's 07:38 in Atlanta. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,635 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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