MSG
Matsaile
Lesotho
10,695 km
6,645 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,695 km
6,645 mi / 5,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
135°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MSG SYD
Airport Name Matsaile Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MSG SYD
ICAO Code FXMA YSSY
City Matsaile Sydney
Country Lesotho Australia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,200 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.780000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Matsaile (MSG) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsaile Airport (MSG) in Matsaile, Lesotho to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,695 kilometers (6,645 miles / 5,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Australia. 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 23:02 in Matsaile, it's 07:02 in Sydney. 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 6,179 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) to Matsaile (MSG) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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