GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,384 km
4,588 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
7,384 km
4,588 mi / 3,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SHK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code GRU SHK
ICAO Code SBGR FXSH
City Sao Paulo Sehonghong
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 7,384 kilometers (4,588 miles / 3,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:25 in Sehonghong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,041 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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