MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
14,743 km
9,161 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,743 km
9,161 mi / 7,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
182°
south

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Airport Comparison

MSG PPT
Airport Name Matsaile Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MSG PPT
ICAO Code FXMA NTAA
City Matsaile Papeete
Country Lesotho French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,200 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Matsaile (MSG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,743 kilometers (9,161 miles / 7,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Matsaile, it's 11:01 in Papeete. With a 12-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 6,195 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Matsaile Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Matsaile Airport (MSG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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