CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,076 km
669 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
1,076 km
669 mi / 581 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CPT SHZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code CPT SHZ
ICAO Code FACT FXSS
City Cape Town Seshutes
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Cape Town (CPT) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 1,076 kilometers (669 miles / 581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 22:43 in Cape Town, it's 22:43 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,849 feet between the two airports. Seshutes 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 Seshutes (SHZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (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 Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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