MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,015 km
6,844 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
11,015 km
6,844 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL MSG
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code MNL MSG
ICAO Code RPLL FXMA
City Manila Matsaile
Country Philippines Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Maseru
Elevation 75 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Manila (MNL) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 11,015 kilometers (6,844 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Philippines 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 01:10 in Manila, it's 19:10 in Matsaile. With a 6-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 6,125 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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