GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,097 km
9,381 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
15,097 km
9,381 mi / 8,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SHZ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code GDL SHZ
ICAO Code MMGL FXSS
City Guadalajara Seshutes
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,016 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 15,097 kilometers (9,381 miles / 8,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Mexico 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 13:26 in Guadalajara, it's 21:26 in Seshutes. With a 8-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 1,984 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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