CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,561 km
8,426 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
13,561 km
8,426 mi / 7,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CUN MSG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code CUN MSG
ICAO Code MMUN FXMA
City Cancun Matsaile
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Maseru
Elevation 22 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Cancun (CUN) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 13,561 kilometers (8,426 miles / 7,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Mexico 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 16:01 in Cancun, it's 23:01 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 6,178 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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