BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,114 km
8,149 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
13,114 km
8,149 mi / 7,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
274°
west

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BNE MSW
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code BNE MSW
ICAO Code YBBN HHMS
City Brisbane Massawa
Country Australia Eritrea
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Asmara
Elevation 13 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 15.670000, 39.370000

Brisbane (BNE) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 13,114 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 06:26 in Brisbane, it's 23:26 in Massawa. With a 7-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 Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 113° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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