AUS
Austin
United States
14,823 km
9,211 miles
UTG
Quthing
Lesotho
Distance
14,823 km
9,211 mi / 8,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AUS UTG
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Quthing Airport
IATA Code AUS UTG
ICAO Code KAUS FXQG
City Austin Quthing
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 542 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -30.410000, 27.690000

Austin (AUS) to Quthing (UTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Quthing Airport (UTG) in Quthing, Lesotho is 14,823 kilometers (9,211 miles / 8,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 14:29 in Austin, it's 22:29 in Quthing. With a 8-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 4,809 feet between the two airports. Quthing Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quthing (UTG) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 284° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Quthing Airport (UTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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