DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,891 km
4,282 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
6,891 km
4,282 mi / 3,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MSU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code DKR MSU
ICAO Code GOOY FXMM
City Dakar Maseru
Country Senegal Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Maseru
Elevation 85 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Dakar (DKR) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 6,891 kilometers (4,282 miles / 3,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Senegal with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Dakar, it's 17:30 in Maseru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,263 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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