# Distance from London (LGW) to Massawa (MSW)

> 5,278 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,278 km / 3,280 mi / 2,850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 124° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Eritrea
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 02:03 in London, it's 04:03 in Massawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (MSW is lower than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Massawa International Airport (MSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msw-massawa-massawa-international-airport/1ef266de-eba8-6a9c-b65c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Massawa, Eritrea
- ICAO: HHMS
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates: 15.670000, 39.370000
- Elevation: 194 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:03 in London, it's 04:03 in Massawa.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Massawa International Airport (MSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msw-massawa-massawa-international-airport/1ef266de-eba8-6a9c-b65c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)