IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,896 km
4,906 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
7,896 km
4,906 mi / 4,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST SHK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code IST SHK
ICAO Code LTFM FXSH
City Istanbul Sehonghong
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 7,896 kilometers (4,906 miles / 4,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Turkey with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Istanbul, it's 20:07 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,175 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 360° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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