GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,095 km
4,409 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
7,095 km
4,409 mi / 3,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LEF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code GIG LEF
ICAO Code SBGL FXLK
City Rio De Janeiro Lebakeng
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 28 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 7,095 kilometers (4,409 miles / 3,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:28 in Lebakeng. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,972 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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