AUS
Austin
United States
14,905 km
9,262 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
14,905 km
9,262 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AUS SHK
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code AUS SHK
ICAO Code KAUS FXSH
City Austin Sehonghong
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 542 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Austin (AUS) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 14,905 kilometers (9,262 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Austin, it's 16:46 in Sehonghong. 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 5,959 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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