EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,002 km
6,215 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
152°
south southeast

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EDI SHK
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code EDI SHK
ICAO Code EGPH FXSH
City Edinburgh Sehonghong
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Kingdom with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Edinburgh, it's 13:40 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,365 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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