ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,818 km
7,343 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
11,818 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL MSW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code ADL MSW
ICAO Code YPAD HHMS
City Adelaide Massawa
Country Australia Eritrea
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Asmara
Elevation 20 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 15.670000, 39.370000

Adelaide (ADL) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 11,818 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Adelaide, it's 01:12 in Massawa. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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