ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,448 km
2,764 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
4,448 km
2,764 mi / 2,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MSG
Airport Name Bole International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code ADD MSG
ICAO Code HAAB FXMA
City Addis Ababa Matsaile
Country Ethiopia Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 4,448 kilometers (2,764 miles / 2,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Ethiopia with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:00 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,430 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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