ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
711 km
442 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
711 km
442 mi / 384 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
north

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ASM JED
Airport Name Asmara International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ASM JED
ICAO Code HHAS OEJN
City Asmara Jeddah
Country Eritrea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,661 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 21.680000, 39.160000

Asmara (ASM) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 711 kilometers (442 miles / 384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Eritrea with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Asmara, it's 13:56 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,613 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz 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 Jeddah (JED) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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