CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,543 km
5,929 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
9,543 km
5,929 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CPH PEL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code CPH PEL
ICAO Code EKCH FXPG
City Copenhagen Pelaneng
Country Denmark Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Maseru
Elevation 17 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 9,543 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Copenhagen, it's 21:00 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,183 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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