KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,779 km
5,455 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
8,779 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM MSG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code KTM MSG
ICAO Code VNKT FXMA
City Kathmandu Matsaile
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 8,779 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Nepal 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 08:01 in Kathmandu, it's 04:16 in Matsaile. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,810 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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