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OBL to ASB: distance & flight time
Zoersel (Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield) → Ashkhabad (Ashgabat International Airport)
2,722 mi
4,381 km · 2,366 nm
5h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,722 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 48m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OBL — Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield · Zoersel, Belgium
- 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 OBL
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)14 mi away
- GLZ · Gilze Rijen Air Base22 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base22 mi away
- BRU · Brussels Airport28 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 OBL from ASB?
The flight distance from Zoersel (OBL) to Ashkhabad (ASB) is 2,722 miles (4,381 km, 2,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OBL to ASB?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 48m 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 OBL to ASB?
Nonstop service on OBL–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 5h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zoersel and Ashkhabad?
Ashkhabad is 3 hours ahead of Zoersel.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OBL to ASB?
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Why are some OBL to ASB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain OBL–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.