PVG
Shanghai
China
11,971 km
7,438 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
11,971 km
7,438 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
245°
west southwest

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PVG SKQ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code PVG SKQ
ICAO Code ZSPD FXSK
City Shanghai Sekakes
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 11,971 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 China 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 05:38 in Shanghai, it's 23:38 in Sekakes. 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 5,687 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Shanghai (PVG) 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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