HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,967 km
6,193 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
9,967 km
6,193 mi / 5,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL SHZ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code HEL SHZ
ICAO Code EFHK FXSS
City Helsinki Seshutes
Country Finland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Maseru
Elevation 179 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Helsinki (HEL) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 9,967 kilometers (6,193 miles / 5,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Finland 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 20:26 in Helsinki, it's 20:26 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,821 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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