ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
13,094 km
8,137 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,094 km
8,137 mi / 7,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM SLC
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code ASM SLC
ICAO Code HHAS KSLC
City Asmara Salt Lake City
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Denver
Elevation 7,661 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 40.790000, -111.980000

Asmara (ASM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,094 kilometers (8,137 miles / 7,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 12:40 in Asmara, it's 02:40 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-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 3,430 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 32° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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