BNA
Nashville
United States
14,017 km
8,710 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
14,017 km
8,710 mi / 7,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
103°
east southeast

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BNA SHZ
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code BNA SHZ
ICAO Code KBNA FXSS
City Nashville Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 599 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Nashville (BNA) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 14,017 kilometers (8,710 miles / 7,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 11:11 in Nashville, it's 19:11 in Seshutes. 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 6,401 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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