IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,867 km
4,888 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
7,867 km
4,888 mi / 4,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
181°
south

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IST MSU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code IST MSU
ICAO Code LTFM FXMM
City Istanbul Maseru
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Istanbul (IST) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 7,867 kilometers (4,888 miles / 4,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Istanbul, it's 13:45 in Maseru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,023 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 1° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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