CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,064 km
661 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
1,064 km
661 mi / 574 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MSG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code CPT MSG
ICAO Code FACT FXMA
City Cape Town Matsaile
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 1,064 kilometers (661 miles / 574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:49 in Cape Town, it's 13:49 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,049 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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