ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,704 km
5,408 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
8,704 km
5,408 mi / 4,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
281°
west

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ICN MSW
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code ICN MSW
ICAO Code RKSI HHMS
City Seoul Massawa
Country South Korea Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Asmara
Elevation 23 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 15.670000, 39.370000

Seoul (ICN) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 8,704 kilometers (5,408 miles / 4,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Korea 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 15:51 in Seoul, it's 09:51 in Massawa. With a 6-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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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