BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,332 km
7,042 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
11,332 km
7,042 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE LEF
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code BNE LEF
ICAO Code YBBN FXLK
City Brisbane Lebakeng
Country Australia Lesotho
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Brisbane (BNE) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 11,332 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 06:45 in Brisbane, it's 22:45 in Lebakeng. With a 8-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 5,987 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 132° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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