MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
14,744 km
9,161 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,744 km
9,161 mi / 7,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSG MSP
Airport Name Matsaile Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MSG MSP
ICAO Code FXMA KMSP
City Matsaile Minneapolis
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Chicago
Elevation 6,200 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 44.880000, -93.220000

Matsaile (MSG) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,744 kilometers (9,161 miles / 7,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Matsaile, it's 05:56 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 5,358 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Matsaile Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Matsaile Airport (MSG) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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