ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,864 km
4,886 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
7,864 km
4,886 mi / 4,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG MSG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code ALG MSG
ICAO Code DAAG FXMA
City Algiers Matsaile
Country Algeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Maseru
Elevation 82 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Algiers (ALG) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 7,864 kilometers (4,886 miles / 4,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Algiers, it's 16:12 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,118 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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