MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
10,882 km
6,762 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,882 km
6,762 mi / 5,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MSU SZX
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MSU SZX
ICAO Code FXMM ZGSZ
City Maseru Shenzhen
Country Lesotho China
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,348 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 22.640000, 113.810000

Maseru (MSU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,882 kilometers (6,762 miles / 5,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Maseru, it's 03:56 in Shenzhen. 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 5,335 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Moshoeshoe I International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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