CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,717 km
4,795 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
7,717 km
4,795 mi / 4,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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CAN MSW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code CAN MSW
ICAO Code ZGGG HHMS
City Guangzhou Massawa
Country China Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Asmara
Elevation 50 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 15.670000, 39.370000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 7,717 kilometers (4,795 miles / 4,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 China with Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Guangzhou, it's 03:42 in Massawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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