The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 9,404 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in London, it's 22:59 in Thaba-Tseka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,298 feet between the two airports. Thaba-Tseka Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.