CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,638 km
4,124 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
6,638 km
4,124 mi / 3,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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CAI MSU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code CAI MSU
ICAO Code HECA FXMM
City Cairo Maseru
Country Egypt Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 382 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Cairo (CAI) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 6,638 kilometers (4,124 miles / 3,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Cairo, it's 13:59 in Maseru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,966 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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