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KPO to MSW: distance & flight time
Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)) → Massawa (Massawa International Airport)
5,590 mi
8,997 km · 4,858 nm
11h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,590 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 26m 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
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
- 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 KPO
- USN · Ulsan Airport28 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport43 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport62 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)71 mi away
Near MSW
- ASM · Asmara International Airport40 mi away
- AXU · Axum Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KPO from MSW?
The flight distance from Pohang (KPO) to Massawa (MSW) is 5,590 miles (8,997 km, 4,858 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KPO to MSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 26m 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 KPO to MSW?
Nonstop service on KPO–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 11h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pohang and Massawa?
Massawa is 6 hours behind Pohang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KPO to MSW?
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Why are some KPO to MSW fares phone-only?
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