The flight distance from Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,420 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Kingdom. 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 15:05 in Pelaneng, it's 13:05 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,852 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Pelaneng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (STN) to Pelaneng (PEL) follows a heading of 155° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.