ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
10,140 km
6,301 miles
BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
Distance
10,140 km
6,301 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASM BSB
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport
IATA Code ASM BSB
ICAO Code HHAS SBBR
City Asmara Brasilia
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,661 ft 3,497 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -15.870000, -47.920000

Asmara (ASM) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 10,140 kilometers (6,301 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Asmara, it's 05:24 in Brasilia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,164 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek 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 Brasilia (BSB) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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