Distance from Asmara to Massawa
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Asmara, or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft), making it the sixth-highest capital in the world by altitude an…
Massawa or Mitsiwa is a port city in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea, located on the Red Sea at the northern end of the Gulf of Zula beside the Dahlak Archipelago. It has been a historically important port for…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Asmara to Massawa?
It is 65 km in a straight line from Asmara to Massawa. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Asmara to Massawa?
A direct flight takes about 50 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Asmara to Massawa?
Around 1 h 5 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.