ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
12,985 km
8,068 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,985 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
121°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

ASM SYD
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ASM SYD
ICAO Code HHAS YSSY
City Asmara Sydney
Country Eritrea Australia
Timezone Africa/Asmara Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,661 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Asmara (ASM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,985 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:52 in Asmara, it's 10:52 in Sydney. With a 7-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 7,640 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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