ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,670 km
8,494 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
13,670 km
8,494 mi / 7,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATL MSU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code ATL MSU
ICAO Code KATL FXMM
City Atlanta Maseru
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Atlanta (ATL) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 13,670 kilometers (8,494 miles / 7,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 United States with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Atlanta, it's 10:46 in Maseru. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,322 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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