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BEX to ASB: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Ashkhabad (Ashgabat International Airport)
2,972 mi
4,783 km · 2,583 nm
6h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,972 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 18m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- ASB — Ashgabat International Airport · Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near ASB
- BJB · Bojnord Airport67 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport133 mi away
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from ASB?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Ashkhabad (ASB) is 2,972 miles (4,783 km, 2,583 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to ASB?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BEX to ASB?
Nonstop service on BEX–ASB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Ashkhabad?
Ashkhabad is 4 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to ASB?
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Why are some BEX to ASB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–ASB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.