AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,083 km
3,159 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
5,083 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
130°
southeast

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AMS MSW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Massawa International Airport
IATA Code AMS MSW
ICAO Code EHAM HHMS
City Amsterdam Massawa
Country Netherlands Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Asmara
Elevation -11 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 15.670000, 39.370000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 5,083 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Amsterdam, it's 23:07 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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