MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
11,454 km
7,117 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,454 km
7,117 mi / 6,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MSU WLG
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MSU WLG
ICAO Code FXMM NZWN
City Maseru Wellington
Country Lesotho New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maseru Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,348 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Maseru (MSU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,454 kilometers (7,117 miles / 6,185 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 16:33 in Maseru, it's 03:33 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 5,307 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 209° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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