ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
12,994 km
8,074 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
12,994 km
8,074 mi / 7,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM PDX
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code ASM PDX
ICAO Code HHAS KPDX
City Asmara Portland
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,661 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 45.590000, -122.600000

Asmara (ASM) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 12,994 kilometers (8,074 miles / 7,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 20:50 in Asmara, it's 09:50 in Portland. With a 11-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 7,630 feet between the two airports. Portland 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 Portland (PDX) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 20° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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