APW
Apia
Samoa
14,739 km
9,158 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
14,739 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
205°
south southwest

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APW SHZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code APW SHZ
ICAO Code NSFA FXSS
City Apia Seshutes
Country Samoa Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 58 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Apia (APW) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 14,739 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Apia, it's 14:18 in Seshutes. With a 11-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 6,942 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 152° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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