JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,778 km
3,590 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
5,778 km
3,590 mi / 3,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
192°
south southwest

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JED SHZ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code JED SHZ
ICAO Code OEJN FXSS
City Jeddah Seshutes
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Jeddah (JED) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 5,778 kilometers (3,590 miles / 3,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 18:12 in Jeddah, it's 17:12 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,952 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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