KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,754 km
5,439 miles
SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SHZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Seshutes Airport
IATA Code KTM SHZ
ICAO Code VNKT FXSS
City Kathmandu Seshutes
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.270000, 28.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Seshutes (SHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Nepal 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 00:44 in Kathmandu, it's 20:59 in Seshutes. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,610 feet between the two airports. Seshutes Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seshutes (SHZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Seshutes Airport (SHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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