MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
13,807 km
8,579 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,807 km
8,579 mi / 7,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
65°
east northeast

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MSU NRT
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MSU NRT
ICAO Code FXMM RJAA
City Maseru Tokyo
Country Lesotho Japan
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,348 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 35.760000, 140.390000

Maseru (MSU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,807 kilometers (8,579 miles / 7,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Japan. 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 21:17 in Maseru, it's 04:17 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 5,207 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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