KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
6,966 km
4,329 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
6,966 km
4,329 mi / 3,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL MSW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code KUL MSW
ICAO Code WMKK HHMS
City Kuala Lumpur Massawa
Country Malaysia Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Asmara
Elevation 69 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 15.670000, 39.370000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 6,966 kilometers (4,329 miles / 3,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Malaysia 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 07:47 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:47 in Massawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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