MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,663 km
9,111 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
14,663 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SHK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code MEX SHK
ICAO Code MMMX FXSH
City Mexico City Sehonghong
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 14,663 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Mexico 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 08:48 in Mexico City, it's 16:48 in Sehonghong. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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