DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
2,728 km
1,695 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
2,728 km
1,695 mi / 1,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR SHZ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code DAR SHZ
ICAO Code HTDA FXSS
City Dar es Salaam Seshutes
Country Tanzania Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Maseru
Elevation 182 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 2,728 kilometers (1,695 miles / 1,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:11 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,818 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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