CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,800 km
1,119 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
1,800 km
1,119 mi / 972 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI MSW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code CAI MSW
ICAO Code HECA HHMS
City Cairo Massawa
Country Egypt Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 382 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 15.670000, 39.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 1,800 kilometers (1,119 miles / 972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:27 in Cairo, it's 06:27 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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