AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,412 km
5,848 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
9,412 km
5,848 mi / 5,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
160°
south southeast

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AMS LES
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code AMS LES
ICAO Code EHAM FXLS
City Amsterdam Lesobeng
Country Netherlands Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maseru
Elevation -11 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 9,412 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Netherlands 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 01:46 in Amsterdam, it's 02:46 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,141 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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