DEL
New Delhi
India
8,287 km
5,149 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
8,287 km
5,149 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DEL LEF
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code DEL LEF
ICAO Code VIDP FXLK
City New Delhi Lebakeng
Country India Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Maseru
Elevation 777 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -29.890000, 28.660000

New Delhi (DEL) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 8,287 kilometers (5,149 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in New Delhi, it's 11:35 in Lebakeng. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,223 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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