MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
16,034 km
9,963 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
16,034 km
9,963 mi / 8,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSU YYC
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code MSU YYC
ICAO Code FXMM CYYC
City Maseru Calgary
Country Lesotho Canada
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,348 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 51.110000, -114.020000

Maseru (MSU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 16,034 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 10:54 in Maseru, it's 01:54 in Calgary. With a 9-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 1,791 feet between the two airports. Calgary 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 Calgary (YYC) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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