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EWR to ASM: distance & flight time
Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport) → Asmara (Asmara International Airport)
6,674 mi
10,740 km · 5,799 nm
13h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,674 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport · Newark, United States
- ASM — Asmara International Airport · Asmara, Eritrea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EWR
- LGA · La Guardia Airport17 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport21 mi away
- LDJ · Linden Airport7 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport8 mi away
Near ASM
- MSW · Massawa International Airport40 mi away
- AXU · Axum Airport80 mi away
- MQX · Mekele Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EWR from ASM?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Asmara (ASM) is 6,674 miles (10,740 km, 5,799 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EWR to ASM?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Newark and Asmara?
Asmara is 7 hours ahead of Newark.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EWR to ASM?
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