AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,429 km
5,859 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
159°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

AMS MSG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Matsaile Airport
IATA Code AMS MSG
ICAO Code EHAM FXMA
City Amsterdam Matsaile
Country Netherlands Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maseru
Elevation -11 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Netherlands with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:16 in Amsterdam, it's 04:16 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,211 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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