REC
Recife
Brazil
6,999 km
4,349 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
6,999 km
4,349 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SHZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code REC SHZ
ICAO Code SBRF FXSS
City Recife Seshutes
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Maseru
Elevation 33 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Recife (REC) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 6,999 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Brazil 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 13:35 in Recife, it's 18:35 in Seshutes. 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 6,967 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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