MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
573 km
356 miles
MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
Distance
573 km
356 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM MSG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Matsaile Airport
IATA Code MPM MSG
ICAO Code FQMA FXMA
City Maputo Matsaile
Country Mozambique Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 145 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -29.840000, 28.780000

Maputo (MPM) to Matsaile (MSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Maputo, it's 13:48 in Matsaile.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,055 feet between the two airports. Matsaile Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matsaile (MSG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 41° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Matsaile Airport (MSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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