CLT
Charlotte
United States
13,495 km
8,385 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
13,495 km
8,385 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

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CLT LES
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code CLT LES
ICAO Code KCLT FXLS
City Charlotte Lesobeng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 748 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 13,495 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 04:50 in Charlotte, it's 11:50 in Lesobeng. 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 6,382 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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