LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
11,704 km
7,273 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LEF MDE
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LEF MDE
ICAO Code FXLK SKRG
City Lebakeng Rionegro
Country Lesotho Colombia
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Bogota
Elevation 6,000 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Lebakeng, it's 06:24 in Rionegro. 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.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lebakeng Airport (LEF) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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