BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,292 km
5,774 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
9,292 km
5,774 mi / 5,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
159°
south southeast

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BRU LEF
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code BRU LEF
ICAO Code EBBR FXLK
City Brussels Lebakeng
Country Belgium Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Maseru
Elevation 184 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Brussels (BRU) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 9,292 kilometers (5,774 miles / 5,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Belgium 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 09:08 in Brussels, it's 10:08 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,816 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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