SHZ
Seshutes
Lesotho
10,756 km
6,683 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,756 km
6,683 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
135°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

SHZ SYD
Airport Name Seshutes Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SHZ SYD
ICAO Code FXSS YSSY
City Seshutes Sydney
Country Lesotho Australia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,000 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -29.270000, 28.550000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Seshutes (SHZ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seshutes Airport (SHZ) in Seshutes, Lesotho to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,756 kilometers (6,683 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Lesotho with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Seshutes, it's 09:30 in Sydney. 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 6,979 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Seshutes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Seshutes (SHZ) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Seshutes Airport (SHZ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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