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KIJ to MSW: distance & flight time
Niigata (Niigata Airport) → Massawa (Massawa International Airport)
6,070 mi
9,768 km · 5,274 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,070 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
- 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 KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Near MSW
- ASM · Asmara International Airport40 mi away
- AXU · Axum Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIJ from MSW?
The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Massawa (MSW) is 6,070 miles (9,768 km, 5,274 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIJ to MSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Niigata and Massawa?
Massawa is 6 hours behind Niigata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to MSW?
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