Moshoeshoe I International Airport
Maseru · LesothoICAO FXMM
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is an airport serving Maseru, Lesotho, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 27' 44.3" S, 27° 33' 9.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Maseru (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MSU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 233 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 96 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MSU
1 active airline serving Moshoeshoe I International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Moshoeshoe I International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 128 km |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 277 km |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 255 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Kimberley | South Africa | 281 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Durban | South Africa | 346 km |
| Ben Schoeman Airport | ELS | East London | South Africa | 397 km |
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 392 km |
| OR Tambo International Airport | JNB | Johannesburg | South Africa | 375 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 27' 44.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 27° 33' 9.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -29.462299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 27.552500
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Maseru
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,348 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,630 m
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