BOS
Boston
United States
12,940 km
8,041 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
12,940 km
8,041 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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BOS MSG
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code BOS MSG
ICAO Code KBOS FXMA
City Boston Matsaile
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 19 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Boston (BOS) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 12,940 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Boston, it's 13:56 in Matsaile. 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 6,181 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 306° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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