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GIG to ASM: distance & flight time
Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport) → Asmara (Asmara International Airport)
6,143 mi
9,886 km · 5,338 nm
12h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,143 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 31m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- 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 GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 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 GIG from ASM?
The flight distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Asmara (ASM) is 6,143 miles (9,886 km, 5,338 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIG to ASM?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 31m 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 GIG to ASM?
Nonstop service on GIG–ASM 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 12h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Asmara?
Asmara is 6 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIG to ASM?
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Why are some GIG to ASM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GIG–ASM 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.