EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,947 km
6,181 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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EDI SHZ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code EDI SHZ
ICAO Code EGPH FXSS
City Edinburgh Seshutes
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 16:44 in Edinburgh, it's 18:44 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,865 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) 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 Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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