GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,369 km
4,579 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
7,369 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LEF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code GRU LEF
ICAO Code SBGR FXLK
City Sao Paulo Lebakeng
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 7,369 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 06:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:23 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 3,541 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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