KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,040 km
1,889 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
3,040 km
1,889 mi / 1,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL SHZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code KGL SHZ
ICAO Code HRYR FXSS
City Kigali Seshutes
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Kigali (KGL) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 3,040 kilometers (1,889 miles / 1,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Kigali, it's 18:45 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,141 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 3° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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