MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
13,268 km
8,244 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSU YOW
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MSU YOW
ICAO Code FXMM CYOW
City Maseru Ottawa
Country Lesotho Canada
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Toronto
Elevation 5,348 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 45.320000, -75.670000

Maseru (MSU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Canada. 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 12:14 in Maseru, it's 05:14 in Ottawa. 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 4,974 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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