BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,244 km
8,229 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
13,244 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

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BWI SHZ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code BWI SHZ
ICAO Code KBWI FXSS
City Baltimore Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 143 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Baltimore (BWI) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 13,244 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 08:47 in Baltimore, it's 15:47 in Seshutes. With a 7-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 6,857 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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