HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,671 km
8,495 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
13,671 km
8,495 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HND LEF
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code HND LEF
ICAO Code RJTT FXLK
City Tokyo Lebakeng
Country Japan Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 35 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Tokyo (HND) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Japan 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 20:18 in Tokyo, it's 13:18 in Lebakeng. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,965 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Tokyo (HND) 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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