ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
746 km
464 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
746 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

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ADD MSW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code ADD MSW
ICAO Code HAAB HHMS
City Addis Ababa Massawa
Country Ethiopia Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Asmara
Elevation 7,630 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 15.670000, 39.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 746 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:28 in Massawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,436 feet between the two airports. Massawa International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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