Airport Comparison
| FRA | MSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frankfurt am Main International Airport | Moshoeshoe I International Airport |
| IATA Code | FRA | MSU |
| ICAO Code | EDDF | FXMM |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Maseru |
| Country | Germany | Lesotho |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Africa/Maseru |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 5,348 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.030000, 8.540000 | -29.460000, 27.550000 |
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 9,036 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.
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 Germany 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 14:09 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:09 in Maseru.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,984 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.