EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,897 km
1,179 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
1,897 km
1,179 mi / 1,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB MSW
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code EBB MSW
ICAO Code HUEN HHMS
City Kampala Massawa
Country Uganda Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Asmara
Elevation 3,782 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 15.670000, 39.370000

Kampala (EBB) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 1,897 kilometers (1,179 miles / 1,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Kampala, it's 13:35 in Massawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,588 feet between the two airports. Massawa International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 204° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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