SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
7,082 km
4,400 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,082 km
4,400 mi / 3,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
270°
west

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SHZ SSA
Airport Name Seshutes Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SHZ SSA
ICAO Code FXSS SBSV
City Seshutes Salvador
Country Lesotho Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Bahia
Elevation 7,000 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -29.270000, 28.550000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Seshutes (SHZ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,082 kilometers (4,400 miles / 3,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Seshutes, it's 10:31 in Salvador. 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 6,936 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Seshutes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Seshutes (SHZ) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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