MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
3,286 km
2,042 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,286 km
2,042 mi / 1,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSG NBO
Airport Name Matsaile Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MSG NBO
ICAO Code FXMA HKJK
City Matsaile Nairobi
Country Lesotho Kenya
Timezone Africa/Maseru Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,200 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Matsaile (MSG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,286 kilometers (2,042 miles / 1,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Matsaile, it's 12:18 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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