MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,024 km
6,850 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
11,024 km
6,850 mi / 5,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SHZ
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code MNL SHZ
ICAO Code RPLL FXSS
City Manila Seshutes
Country Philippines Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Maseru
Elevation 75 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Manila (MNL) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 11,024 kilometers (6,850 miles / 5,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Philippines 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 23:34 in Manila, it's 17:34 in Seshutes. With a 6-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 6,925 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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