KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,102 km
1,928 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
3,102 km
1,928 mi / 1,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL MSG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code KGL MSG
ICAO Code HRYR FXMA
City Kigali Matsaile
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 3,102 kilometers (1,928 miles / 1,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Kigali, it's 12:38 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 3° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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