MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,725 km
4,179 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
6,725 km
4,179 mi / 3,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT MSG
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code MCT MSG
ICAO Code OOMS FXMA
City Muscat Matsaile
Country Oman Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Muscat (MCT) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 6,725 kilometers (4,179 miles / 3,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Oman 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 18:37 in Muscat, it's 16:37 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,152 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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