ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,001 km
6,214 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
10,001 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

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ARN MSG
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code ARN MSG
ICAO Code ESSA FXMA
City Stockholm Matsaile
Country Sweden Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Maseru
Elevation 137 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Stockholm (ARN) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 10,001 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Stockholm, it's 20:20 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,063 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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