SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
8,819 km
5,480 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,819 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SHK ZRH
Airport Name Sehonghong Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SHK ZRH
ICAO Code FXSH LSZH
City Sehonghong Zurich
Country Lesotho Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,500 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -29.730000, 28.770000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sehonghong (SHK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,819 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 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 16:37 in Sehonghong, it's 15:37 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,084 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Sehonghong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sehonghong (SHK) 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 Sehonghong Airport (SHK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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