MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,757 km
7,305 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
11,757 km
7,305 mi / 6,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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MSP MSW
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code MSP MSW
ICAO Code KMSP HHMS
City Minneapolis Massawa
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Asmara
Elevation 842 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 15.670000, 39.370000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 11,757 kilometers (7,305 miles / 6,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Minneapolis, it's 21:55 in Massawa. With a 9-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 Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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