MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
3,089 km
1,920 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
3,089 km
1,920 mi / 1,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SHZ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code MRU SHZ
ICAO Code FIMP FXSS
City Port Louis Seshutes
Country Mauritius Lesotho
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Maseru
Elevation 186 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Port Louis (MRU) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 3,089 kilometers (1,920 miles / 1,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Port Louis, it's 16:09 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,814 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Port Louis (MRU) 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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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