PDX
Portland
United States
16,915 km
10,511 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
16,915 km
10,511 mi / 9,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
64°
east northeast

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PDX SHZ
Airport Name Portland International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code PDX SHZ
ICAO Code KPDX FXSS
City Portland Seshutes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maseru
Elevation 31 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Portland (PDX) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 16,915 kilometers (10,511 miles / 9,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Portland, it's 23:56 in Seshutes. With a 10-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 6,969 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Portland International Airport (PDX) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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