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IGU to MSW: distance & flight time
Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport) → Massawa (Massawa International Airport)
6,915 mi
11,129 km · 6,009 nm
14h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 2m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
- MSW — Massawa International Airport · Massawa, Eritrea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Near MSW
- ASM · Asmara International Airport40 mi away
- AXU · Axum Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IGU from MSW?
The flight distance from Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Massawa (MSW) is 6,915 miles (11,129 km, 6,009 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IGU to MSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IGU to MSW?
Nonstop service on IGU–MSW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Foz Do Iguacu and Massawa?
Massawa is 6 hours ahead of Foz Do Iguacu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IGU to MSW?
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Why are some IGU to MSW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IGU–MSW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.