ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,761 km
6,065 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
9,761 km
6,065 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL LES
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code ADL LES
ICAO Code YPAD FXLS
City Adelaide Lesobeng
Country Australia Lesotho
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Maseru
Elevation 20 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 9,761 kilometers (6,065 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Adelaide, it's 02:47 in Lesobeng. With a 8.5-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 7,110 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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