ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
11,982 km
7,445 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
11,982 km
7,445 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM FLL
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code ASM FLL
ICAO Code HHAS KFLL
City Asmara Fort Lauderdale
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/New_York
Elevation 7,661 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 26.070000, -80.150000

Asmara (ASM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 11,982 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 01:32 in Asmara, it's 17:32 in Fort Lauderdale. 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 7,596 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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