MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
544 km
338 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
544 km
338 mi / 294 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
226°
southwest

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MPM SHZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code MPM SHZ
ICAO Code FQMA FXSS
City Maputo Seshutes
Country Mozambique Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 145 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Maputo (MPM) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 544 kilometers (338 miles / 294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Maputo, it's 23:13 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,855 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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