RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,334 km
3,936 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
6,334 km
3,936 mi / 3,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SHZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code RUH SHZ
ICAO Code OERK FXSS
City Riyadh Seshutes
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,049 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Riyadh (RUH) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 6,334 kilometers (3,936 miles / 3,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 02:57 in Riyadh, it's 01:57 in Seshutes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,951 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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