IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,025 km
1,880 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
3,025 km
1,880 mi / 1,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
157°
south southeast

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IST MSW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code IST MSW
ICAO Code LTFM HHMS
City Istanbul Massawa
Country Turkey Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Asmara
Elevation 325 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.670000, 39.370000

Istanbul (IST) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 3,025 kilometers (1,880 miles / 1,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in Istanbul, it's 06:14 in Massawa.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 342° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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