MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,664 km
9,112 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
14,664 km
9,112 mi / 7,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MSG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code MEX MSG
ICAO Code MMMX FXMA
City Mexico City Matsaile
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Mexico City (MEX) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 14,664 kilometers (9,112 miles / 7,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Mexico City, it's 12:37 in Matsaile. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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