NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,275 km
2,035 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
3,275 km
2,035 mi / 1,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SHK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code NBO SHK
ICAO Code HKJK FXSH
City Nairobi Sehonghong
Country Kenya Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 3,275 kilometers (2,035 miles / 1,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Nairobi, it's 11:25 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sehonghong (SHK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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