MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
8,762 km
5,445 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,762 km
5,445 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSU ZRH
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MSU ZRH
ICAO Code FXMM LSZH
City Maseru Zurich
Country Lesotho Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,348 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 47.460000, 8.550000

Maseru (MSU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,762 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Lesotho with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Maseru, it's 02:00 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,932 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Moshoeshoe I International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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