MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
14,889 km
9,252 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
14,889 km
9,252 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
133°
southeast

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MSW WLG
Airport Name Massawa International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MSW WLG
ICAO Code HHMS NZWN
City Massawa Wellington
Country Eritrea New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Asmara Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 194 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 15.670000, 39.370000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Massawa (MSW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 14,889 kilometers (9,252 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Massawa, it's 17:44 in Wellington. 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Massawa (MSW) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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