CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,089 km
6,890 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
11,089 km
6,890 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
211°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC LES
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code CHC LES
ICAO Code NZCH FXLS
City Christchurch Lesobeng
Country New Zealand Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maseru
Elevation 123 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 11,089 kilometers (6,890 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 New Zealand 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 09:20 in Christchurch, it's 23:20 in Lesobeng. With a 10-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 7,007 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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