# Distance from Accra (ACC) to Massawa (MSW)

> 4,455 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,455 km / 2,768 mi / 2,405 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 260° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ghana) → Eritrea
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 21:21 in Accra, it's 00:21 in Massawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (MSW is lower than ACC)

## Airports

### [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Accra, Ghana
- ICAO: DGAA
- Timezone: Africa/Accra
- Coordinates: 5.610000, -0.170000
- Elevation: 205 ft

### [Massawa International Airport (MSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msw-massawa-massawa-international-airport/1ef266de-eba8-6a9c-b65c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Massawa, Eritrea
- ICAO: HHMS
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates: 15.670000, 39.370000
- Elevation: 194 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:21 in Accra, it's 00:21 in Massawa.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)
- [Massawa International Airport (MSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msw-massawa-massawa-international-airport/1ef266de-eba8-6a9c-b65c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)