LIM
Lima
Peru
10,828 km
6,728 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
10,828 km
6,728 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
122°
east southeast

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LIM SHZ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code LIM SHZ
ICAO Code SPJC FXSS
City Lima Seshutes
Country Peru Lesotho
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Maseru
Elevation 113 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Lima (LIM) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 10,828 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Lima, it's 17:03 in Seshutes. With a 7-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 6,887 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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