Asmara International Airport
Asmara · EritreaICAO HHAS
Asmara International Airport (ASM) is an airport serving Asmara, Eritrea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 17' 30.8" N, 38° 54' 38.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,661 feet (2,335 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Asmera (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from ASM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADE | Aden, Yemen | 444 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,126 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 283 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 440 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 181 kg | View |
| JUB | Juba, South Sudan | 872 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 358 kg | View |
| KRT | Khartoum, Sudan | 424 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 1,150 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| SAH | Sanaa, Yemen | 354 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 145 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ASM
3 active airlines serving Asmara International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Asmara International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massawa International Airport | MSW | Massawa | Eritrea | 65 km |
| Axum Airport | AXU | Axum | Ethiopia | 128 km |
| Mekele Airport | MQX | Makale | Ethiopia | 213 km |
| Lalibella Airport | LLI | Lalibella | Ethiopia | 367 km |
| Gonder Airport | GDQ | Gondar | Ethiopia | 346 km |
| Hodeidah International Airport | HOD | Hodeidah | Yemen | 441 km |
| Bahir Dar Airport | BJR | Bahar Dar | Ethiopia | 442 km |
| Jizan Regional Airport | GIZ | Gizan | Saudi Arabia | 432 km |
Other Airports in Eritrea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 17' 30.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 38° 54' 38.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 15.291900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 38.910702
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Asmera
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,661 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,335 m
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