LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
16,281 km
10,116 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
16,281 km
10,116 mi / 8,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LEF SLC
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LEF SLC
ICAO Code FXLK KSLC
City Lebakeng Salt Lake City
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Denver
Elevation 6,000 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 40.790000, -111.980000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 16,281 kilometers (10,116 miles / 8,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Lebakeng, it's 02:29 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 1,769 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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