MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
9,953 km
6,185 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,953 km
6,185 mi / 5,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
53°
northeast

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MSW NRT
Airport Name Massawa International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MSW NRT
ICAO Code HHMS RJAA
City Massawa Tokyo
Country Eritrea Japan
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 194 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 15.670000, 39.370000 35.760000, 140.390000

Massawa (MSW) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,953 kilometers (6,185 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Massawa, it's 10:19 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Massawa (MSW) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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