DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,083 km
3,780 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
6,083 km
3,780 mi / 3,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR MSW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code DKR MSW
ICAO Code GOOY HHMS
City Dakar Massawa
Country Senegal Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Asmara
Elevation 85 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 15.670000, 39.370000

Dakar (DKR) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 6,083 kilometers (3,780 miles / 3,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Dakar, it's 23:21 in Massawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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