FCO
Rome
Italy
3,895 km
2,420 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
3,895 km
2,420 mi / 2,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO MSW
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code FCO MSW
ICAO Code LIRF HHMS
City Rome Massawa
Country Italy Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Asmara
Elevation 15 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 15.670000, 39.370000

Rome (FCO) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 3,895 kilometers (2,420 miles / 2,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Rome, it's 04:43 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 324° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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