LAS
Las Vegas
United States
16,555 km
10,287 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
16,555 km
10,287 mi / 8,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

LAS SHZ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code LAS SHZ
ICAO Code KLAS FXSS
City Las Vegas Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,181 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 16,555 kilometers (10,287 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 02:27 in Las Vegas, it's 12:27 in Seshutes. With a 10-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 4,819 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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