ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,782 km
4,835 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
7,782 km
4,835 mi / 4,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG MSU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code ALG MSU
ICAO Code DAAG FXMM
City Algiers Maseru
Country Algeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Maseru
Elevation 82 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Algiers (ALG) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 7,782 kilometers (4,835 miles / 4,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Algiers, it's 15:53 in Maseru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,266 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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