LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,839 km
1,764 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
2,839 km
1,764 mi / 1,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MSG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code LAD MSG
ICAO Code FNLU FXMA
City Luanda Matsaile
Country Angola Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Maseru
Elevation 243 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Luanda (LAD) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 2,839 kilometers (1,764 miles / 1,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Angola with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Luanda, it's 12:38 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,957 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 322° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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