BNA
Nashville
United States
14,056 km
8,734 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
14,056 km
8,734 mi / 7,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BNA LEF
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code BNA LEF
ICAO Code KBNA FXLK
City Nashville Lebakeng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 599 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Nashville (BNA) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 14,056 kilometers (8,734 miles / 7,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 03:22 in Nashville, it's 11:22 in Lebakeng. 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 5,401 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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