APW
Apia
Samoa
14,673 km
9,117 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
14,673 km
9,117 mi / 7,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW LEF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code APW LEF
ICAO Code NSFA FXLK
City Apia Lebakeng
Country Samoa Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 58 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Apia (APW) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 14,673 kilometers (9,117 miles / 7,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Samoa 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 01:33 in Apia, it's 14:33 in Lebakeng. With a 11-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 5,942 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 153° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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