Nonstop flight route between Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia and Maseru, Lesotho:
Departure Airport:
(42°10'35"N by 42°28'57"E)
Arrival Airport:
(29°27'43"S by 27°33'8"E)
Distance from KUT to MSU:
5,040.27 miles (8,111.51 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), Maseru, Lesotho would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,040 miles (or 8,112 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport and Moshoeshoe I International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KUT / UGKO |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°10'35"N by 42°28'57"E |
| Area Served: | Kutaisi, Georgia |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 223 feet (68 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KUT |
| More Information: | KUT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSU / FXMM |
| Airport Name: | Moshoeshoe I International Airport |
| Location: | Maseru, Lesotho |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°27'43"S by 27°33'8"E |
| Area Served: | Maseru, Lesotho |
| Operator/Owner: | Department of Civil Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 5348 feet (1,630 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSU |
| More Information: | MSU Maps & Info |
Facts about David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT):
- Some construction work around the airport continues.
- David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport's relatively low elevation of 223 feet, planes can take off or land at David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) is Batumi International Airport (BUS), which is located 60 miles (96 kilometers) SW of KUT.
- The furthest airport from David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,109 miles (17,878 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport", another name for KUT is "ქუთაისის საერთაშორისო აეროპორტი".
Facts about Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU):
- The furthest airport from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,801 miles (18,991 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
- Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is Mafeteng Airport (MFC), which is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) SW of MSU.
- Because of Moshoeshoe I International Airport's high elevation of 5,348 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at MSU. Combined with a high temperature, this could make MSU a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 59.94 miles (96.46 km) SW | Batumi International Airport (BUS) | Batumi, Georgia |     |
| 2 | 83.52 miles (134.41 km) NW | Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI) | Sukhumi, Georgia | |
| 3 | 109.37 miles (176.01 km) NNE | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 4 | 116.25 miles (187.08 km) SSE | Kars Airport (KSY) | Kars, Turkey | |
| 5 | 121.61 miles (195.71 km) SE | Shirak International Airport (LWN) | Gyumri, Armenia | |
| 6 | 129.18 miles (207.89 km) NE | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 7 | 131.83 miles (212.16 km) ESE | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 8 | 144.73 miles (232.92 km) NNE | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 9 | 150.72 miles (242.57 km) ENE | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 10 | 155.34 miles (249.99 km) NW | Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) | Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 11 | 161.32 miles (259.62 km) WSW | Trabzon Airport (TZX) | Trabzon, Turkey | |
| 12 | 168.02 miles (270.40 km) SSW | Erzurum Airport (ERZ) | Erzurum, Turkey | |
| 13 | 171.93 miles (276.69 km) SE | Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) | Yerevan, Armenia | |
| 14 | 176.55 miles (284.14 km) S | Agri Airport (AJI) | Ağrı, Turkey | |
| 15 | 183.36 miles (295.08 km) ENE | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,108.99 miles (17,878.15 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,956.59 miles (17,632.88 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,855.69 miles (17,470.50 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,853.45 miles (17,466.89 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,786.53 miles (17,359.19 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,759.35 miles (17,315.46 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,657.67 miles (17,151.82 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,631.86 miles (17,110.28 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,607.61 miles (17,071.24 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,605.75 miles (17,068.25 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 11 | 10,604.77 miles (17,066.68 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,592.36 miles (17,046.70 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,584.55 miles (17,034.14 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,568.46 miles (17,008.24 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,546.76 miles (16,973.32 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.87 miles (48.07 km) SW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 2 | 40.05 miles (64.45 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 3 | 51.65 miles (83.13 km) NE | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 52.40 miles (84.33 km) ESE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 72.54 miles (116.74 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 79.44 miles (127.84 km) WNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 7 | 92.38 miles (148.68 km) E | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 146.27 miles (235.40 km) ENE | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 158.75 miles (255.49 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 10 | 171.51 miles (276.02 km) E | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 174.39 miles (280.65 km) WNW | Kimberley Airport (KIM) | Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 12 | 192.63 miles (310.01 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 210.42 miles (338.63 km) NNE | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 14 | 214.01 miles (344.41 km) E | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 225.45 miles (362.82 km) N | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,800.67 miles (18,991.29 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,797.90 miles (18,986.83 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,794.98 miles (18,982.14 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,793.61 miles (18,979.93 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,793.06 miles (18,979.04 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,785.03 miles (18,966.12 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,784.77 miles (18,965.70 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,778.74 miles (18,956.00 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,778.74 miles (18,956.00 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,774.59 miles (18,949.32 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,773.43 miles (18,947.46 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,773.24 miles (18,947.15 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,766.43 miles (18,936.19 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,765.18 miles (18,934.17 km) NE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,752.70 miles (18,914.09 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |