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Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Asmara International Airport is an international airport serving Asmara (Northern Red Sea Region), Eritrea. Its IATA code is ASM and its ICAO code is HHAS. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ASM
- ICAO code
- HHAS
- City
- Asmara
- Region / province
- Northern Red Sea Region
- Country / territory
- Eritrea
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 15.2919° N, 38.9107° E
- Elevation
- 2,335 m (7,661 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,000 m9,842 ft | Asphalt |
| 12/30 | 1,814 m5,951 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,381 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,046 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,327 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Asmara International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Asmara through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Eritrea
Asmara International Airport is the only airport in Eritrea in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Asmara International Airport?
The IATA code of Asmara International Airport is ASM and its ICAO code is HHAS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Asmara International Airport located?
Asmara International Airport is in Asmara, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, at coordinates 15.2919° N, 38.9107° E and an elevation of 2,335 m (7,661 ft).
How far is Asmara International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Asmara International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,327 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,046 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,381 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Asmara International Airport?
The longest runway at Asmara International Airport is 3,000 m (9,842 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Asmara International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Asmara International Airport (ASM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.