ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,258 km
2,646 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
4,258 km
2,646 mi / 2,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
114°
east southeast

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ALG MSW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code ALG MSW
ICAO Code DAAG HHMS
City Algiers Massawa
Country Algeria Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Asmara
Elevation 82 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 15.670000, 39.370000

Algiers (ALG) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 4,258 kilometers (2,646 miles / 2,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Algiers, it's 04:36 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 310° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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