ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
4,748 km
2,950 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,748 km
2,950 mi / 2,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ASM JNB
Airport Name Asmara International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ASM JNB
ICAO Code HHAS FAOR
City Asmara Johannesburg
Country Eritrea South Africa
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,661 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Asmara (ASM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,748 kilometers (2,950 miles / 2,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Asmara, it's 14:39 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,103 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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