LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,877 km
3,031 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
4,877 km
3,031 mi / 2,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS MSG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code LOS MSG
ICAO Code DNMM FXMA
City Lagos Matsaile
Country Nigeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Lagos (LOS) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 4,877 kilometers (3,031 miles / 2,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Nigeria with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Lagos, it's 13:56 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,065 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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