LAS
Las Vegas
United States
16,473 km
10,236 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
16,473 km
10,236 mi / 8,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

LAS MSU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code LAS MSU
ICAO Code KLAS FXMM
City Las Vegas Maseru
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 16,473 kilometers (10,236 miles / 8,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Las Vegas, it's 12:48 in Maseru. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,167 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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