HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,012 km
6,221 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HAN LEF
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code HAN LEF
ICAO Code VVNB FXLK
City Hanoi Lebakeng
Country Vietnam Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 39 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Vietnam 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 15:13 in Hanoi, it's 10:13 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 5,961 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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