MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,623 km
9,086 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
14,623 km
9,086 mi / 7,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
93°
east

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MSP MSU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code MSP MSU
ICAO Code KMSP FXMM
City Minneapolis Maseru
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 842 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 14,623 kilometers (9,086 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Minneapolis, it's 22:41 in Maseru. 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 4,506 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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