DEN
Denver
United States
15,626 km
9,709 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
15,626 km
9,709 mi / 8,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
89°
east

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DEN SHZ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code DEN SHZ
ICAO Code KDEN FXSS
City Denver Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,434 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Denver (DEN) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 15,626 kilometers (9,709 miles / 8,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 18:16 in Denver, it's 03:16 in Seshutes. With a 9-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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 298° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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