Distance From Massawa International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, MSW - VRA Distance

The distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) is 7626 miles or 12273 kilometers or 6622 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Massawa ( Eritrea ) to Matanzas ( Cuba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massawa and Matanzas takes around 17 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport, Massawa, Eritrea to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, Matanzas, Cuba is 17 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MSW - VRA

Kilometers		12273 km
Statute Miles		7626 miles
Nautical Miles		6622 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 31 minutes

Massawa International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport Flight Route Map - MSW to VRA Flight Path

Location of Massawa International Airport & Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Massawa to Matanzas nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Massawa, Eritrea and Matanzas, Cuba. .

Nonstop flight route between Massawa, Eritrea and Matanzas, Cuba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSW - VRA

Time difference between Massawa (Eritrea) and Matanzas (Cuba) is 7 Hours.
Matanzas time is 7 Hours behind Massawa.

Location	Local Time
Massawa (Eritrea)	2026-03-18, 22:27:33 EAT
Matanzas (Cuba)	2026-03-18, 15:27:33 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Massawa International Airport (MSW / HHMS) Massawa, Eritrea

Destination

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA / MUVR) Matanzas, Cuba