LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
585 km
364 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
585 km
364 mi / 316 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
42°
northeast

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LEF MPM
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LEF MPM
ICAO Code FXLK FQMA
City Lebakeng Maputo
Country Lesotho Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Maseru Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,000 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 585 kilometers (364 miles / 316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Lesotho with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Lebakeng, it's 13:04 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,855 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 220° (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 Lebakeng Airport (LEF) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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