ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,852 km
4,879 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
7,852 km
4,879 mi / 4,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SHK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code ALG SHK
ICAO Code DAAG FXSH
City Algiers Sehonghong
Country Algeria Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Maseru
Elevation 82 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Algiers (ALG) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 7,852 kilometers (4,879 miles / 4,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Algeria with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:38 in Algiers, it's 21:38 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,418 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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