NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,232 km
2,008 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
3,232 km
2,008 mi / 1,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
195°
south southwest

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NBO SHZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code NBO SHZ
ICAO Code HKJK FXSS
City Nairobi Seshutes
Country Kenya Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 3,232 kilometers (2,008 miles / 1,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Kenya with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:52 in Nairobi, it's 05:52 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,670 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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