KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,552 km
5,935 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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KIX MSW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code KIX MSW
ICAO Code RJBB HHMS
City Osaka Massawa
Country Japan Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 26 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 15.670000, 39.370000

Osaka (KIX) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 05:54 in Osaka, it's 23:54 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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