LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
8,465 km
5,260 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,465 km
5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LEF NCE
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LEF NCE
ICAO Code FXLK LFMN
City Lebakeng Nice
Country Lesotho France
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Paris
Elevation 6,000 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,465 kilometers (5,260 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Lebakeng, it's 14:58 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,988 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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