NRT
Tokyo
Japan
13,711 km
8,519 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
13,711 km
8,519 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
256°
west southwest

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NRT SHZ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code NRT SHZ
ICAO Code RJAA FXSS
City Tokyo Seshutes
Country Japan Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 141 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Tokyo (NRT) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 13,711 kilometers (8,519 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Tokyo, it's 12:28 in Seshutes. With a 7-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 6,859 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 64° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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