EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,016 km
6,224 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,016 km
6,224 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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EDI LEF
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code EDI LEF
ICAO Code EGPH FXLK
City Edinburgh Lebakeng
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 10,016 kilometers (6,224 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Kingdom 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 10:03 in Edinburgh, it's 12:03 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,865 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 343° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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