MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
4,683 km
2,910 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
4,683 km
2,910 mi / 2,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
10°
north

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MPM MSW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code MPM MSW
ICAO Code FQMA HHMS
City Maputo Massawa
Country Mozambique Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 145 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 15.670000, 39.370000

Maputo (MPM) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 4,683 kilometers (2,910 miles / 2,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Mozambique with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Maputo, it's 00:18 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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