MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
14,440 km
8,973 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,440 km
8,973 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MSG STL
Airport Name Matsaile Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MSG STL
ICAO Code FXMA KSTL
City Matsaile St Louis
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Chicago
Elevation 6,200 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 38.750000, -90.370000

Matsaile (MSG) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,440 kilometers (8,973 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 13:52 in Matsaile, it's 05:52 in St Louis. 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 5,583 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 99° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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