Asmara to Malakal flights
Malakal lies 1,019 km (633 mi) south-west of Asmara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Asmara | Malakal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Eritrea | South Sudan |
| Population | 563,930 | 160,765 |
| Elevation | 2,334 m (7,657 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Asmara) | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) |
| Nearest large airport | ASM, 6 km out | MAK, 3 km out |
Clocks in Malakal are 1 h behind Asmara right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands only 1 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malakal
Crossing from Eritrea into South Sudan: money changes from the Nakfa to the Pound (SSP); the dialling code becomes +211; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Asmara
Asmara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Asmara International Airport (ASM), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Malakal
Malakal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malakal International Airport (MAK), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakal International Airport (regional) | MAK | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,291 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Malakal from Asmara?
1,019 km (633 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Asmara.
How long does it take to get from Asmara to Malakal by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asmara and Malakal?
Malakal is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Juba against Africa/Asmara).
Which airports are used for Asmara to Malakal flights?
Typically Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Malakal International Airport (MAK).
What currency do I need in Malakal?
The Pound (SSP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.