RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,594 km
5,961 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
9,594 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
176°
south

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RIX SHZ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code RIX SHZ
ICAO Code EVRA FXSS
City Riga Seshutes
Country Latvia Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Maseru
Elevation 36 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Riga (RIX) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 9,594 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Riga, it's 22:27 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,964 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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