MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
13,076 km
8,125 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,076 km
8,125 mi / 7,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSW SLC
Airport Name Massawa International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MSW SLC
ICAO Code HHMS KSLC
City Massawa Salt Lake City
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Denver
Elevation 194 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 15.670000, 39.370000 40.790000, -111.980000

Massawa (MSW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,076 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Massawa, it's 23:48 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,037 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Massawa International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Massawa (MSW) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.