MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
7,744 km
4,812 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
7,744 km
4,812 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD SHK
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code MVD SHK
ICAO Code SUMU FXSH
City Montevideo Sehonghong
Country Uruguay Lesotho
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 105 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Montevideo (MVD) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 7,744 kilometers (4,812 miles / 4,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uruguay with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Montevideo, it's 12:16 in Sehonghong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,395 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Montevideo (MVD) 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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