ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,233 km
3,252 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
5,233 km
3,252 mi / 2,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ MSG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code ABJ MSG
ICAO Code DIAP FXMA
City Abidjan Matsaile
Country Ivory Coast Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Maseru
Elevation 21 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 5,233 kilometers (3,252 miles / 2,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Abidjan, it's 15:05 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,179 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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