HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,089 km
6,269 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
10,089 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HAN MSU
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code HAN MSU
ICAO Code VVNB FXMM
City Hanoi Maseru
Country Vietnam Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 39 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Hanoi (HAN) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 10,089 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Hanoi, it's 13:36 in Maseru. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,309 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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