DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,857 km
6,125 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
9,857 km
6,125 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
151°
south southeast

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DUB NKU
Airport Name Dublin Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code DUB NKU
ICAO Code EIDW FXNK
City Dublin Nkaus
Country Ireland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Maseru
Elevation 242 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Dublin (DUB) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 9,857 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Ireland 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 02:21 in Dublin, it's 04:21 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,379 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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