MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,736 km
9,157 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
14,736 km
9,157 mi / 7,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
92°
east

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MSP SHK
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code MSP SHK
ICAO Code KMSP FXSH
City Minneapolis Sehonghong
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 842 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 14,736 kilometers (9,157 miles / 7,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Minneapolis, it's 18:09 in Sehonghong. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,658 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 305° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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