Airport Comparison
| MSU | STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Moshoeshoe I International Airport | St Louis Lambert International Airport |
| IATA Code | MSU | STL |
| ICAO Code | FXMM | KSTL |
| City | Maseru | St Louis |
| Country | Lesotho | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,348 ft | 617 ft |
| Coordinates | -29.460000, 27.550000 | 38.750000, -90.370000 |
Maseru (MSU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,315 kilometers (8,895 miles / 7,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 10:54 in Maseru, it's 02:54 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 4,731 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Maseru (MSU) 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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.