Distance From Massawa International Airport to Kansai International Airport, MSW - KIX Distance

The distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5936 miles or 9552 kilometers or 5155 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 Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massawa and Osaka takes around 13 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport, Massawa, Eritrea to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 13 hours 38 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 - KIX

Kilometers		9552 km
Statute Miles		5936 miles
Nautical Miles		5155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 38 minutes

Massawa International Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - MSW to KIX Flight Path

Location of Massawa International Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Massawa to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Massawa, Eritrea and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSW - KIX

Time difference between Massawa (Eritrea) and Osaka (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Osaka time is 6 Hours ahead of Massawa.

Location	Local Time
Massawa (Eritrea)	2026-09-14, 18:51:02 EAT
Osaka (Japan)	2026-09-15, 00:51:02 JST

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

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan