Shenzhen to Asmara flights
Asmara lies 7,866 km (4,887 mi) west of Shenzhen, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 50 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.
| Shenzhen | Asmara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Eritrea |
| Population | 17.5 million | 563,930 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 2,334 m (7,657 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Asmara) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | ASM, 6 km out |
Clocks in Asmara are 5 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 10 h 50 min journey lands only 5 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Asmara
Crossing from China into Eritrea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Nakfa (ERN); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +291; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara International Airport (regional) | ASM | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,842 ft | 7,661 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,866 km (4,887 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Asmara
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Asmara. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 39 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Asmara from Shenzhen?
7,866 km (4,887 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Asmara by air?
About 10 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Asmara?
Asmara is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Asmara against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Asmara flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Asmara International Airport (ASM).
What currency do I need in Asmara?
The Nakfa (ERN).
Where can I stay in Asmara?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Asmara, bookable on this site.
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.