LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,361 km
3,331 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
5,361 km
3,331 mi / 2,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
105°
east southeast

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LIS MSW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code LIS MSW
ICAO Code LPPT HHMS
City Lisbon Massawa
Country Portugal Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Asmara
Elevation 374 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 15.670000, 39.370000

Lisbon (LIS) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 5,361 kilometers (3,331 miles / 2,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Portugal 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 01:16 in Lisbon, it's 04:16 in Massawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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