HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,918 km
11,755 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
18,918 km
11,755 mi / 10,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
215°
southwest

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HNL SHZ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code HNL SHZ
ICAO Code PHNL FXSS
City Honolulu Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Honolulu (HNL) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 18,918 kilometers (11,755 miles / 10,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 States 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 15:46 in Honolulu, it's 03:46 in Seshutes. With a 12-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 6,987 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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