BOS
Boston
United States
12,934 km
8,037 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
12,934 km
8,037 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

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BOS LEF
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code BOS LEF
ICAO Code KBOS FXLK
City Boston Lebakeng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 19 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Boston (BOS) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 12,934 kilometers (8,037 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Boston, it's 11:28 in Lebakeng. With a 7-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 5,981 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 306° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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