SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
8,764 km
5,446 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,764 km
5,446 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
346°
north northwest

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SHZ ZRH
Airport Name Seshutes Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SHZ ZRH
ICAO Code FXSS LSZH
City Seshutes Zurich
Country Lesotho Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,000 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -29.270000, 28.550000 47.460000, 8.550000

Seshutes (SHZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,764 kilometers (5,446 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Seshutes, it's 03:53 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,584 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Seshutes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Seshutes (SHZ) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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