MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
13,851 km
8,606 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
13,851 km
8,606 mi / 7,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MSU NAN
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code MSU NAN
ICAO Code FXMM NFFN
City Maseru Nadi
Country Lesotho Fiji
Timezone Africa/Maseru Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,348 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Maseru (MSU) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 13,851 kilometers (8,606 miles / 7,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Fiji. 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 10:55 in Maseru, it's 20:55 in Nadi. With a 10-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 5,289 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Moshoeshoe I International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 212° (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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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