CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,941 km
3,692 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
5,941 km
3,692 mi / 3,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CPT MSW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code CPT MSW
ICAO Code FACT HHMS
City Cape Town Massawa
Country South Africa Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Asmara
Elevation 151 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.670000, 39.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 5,941 kilometers (3,692 miles / 3,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 South Africa with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Cape Town, it's 13:52 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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