CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,069 km
664 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
1,069 km
664 mi / 577 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SHK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code CPT SHK
ICAO Code FACT FXSH
City Cape Town Sehonghong
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 1,069 kilometers (664 miles / 577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Cape Town, it's 16:48 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,349 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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