LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,054 km
2,519 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
4,054 km
2,519 mi / 2,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LOS MSW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code LOS MSW
ICAO Code DNMM HHMS
City Lagos Massawa
Country Nigeria Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Asmara
Elevation 135 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 15.670000, 39.370000

Lagos (LOS) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 4,054 kilometers (2,519 miles / 2,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

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

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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