MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
11,365 km
7,062 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,365 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
155°
south southeast

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MSG WLG
Airport Name Matsaile Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MSG WLG
ICAO Code FXMA NZWN
City Matsaile Wellington
Country Lesotho New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maseru Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,200 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Matsaile (MSG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,365 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Matsaile, it's 05:19 in Wellington. With a 11-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 6,159 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 210° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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