MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
6,386 km
3,968 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,386 km
3,968 mi / 3,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSG RUH
Airport Name Matsaile Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MSG RUH
ICAO Code FXMA OERK
City Matsaile Riyadh
Country Lesotho Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,200 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 24.960000, 46.700000

Matsaile (MSG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,386 kilometers (3,968 miles / 3,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Lesotho with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Matsaile, it's 17:00 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,151 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Matsaile Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 198° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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