CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,028 km
639 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
1,028 km
639 mi / 555 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LES
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code CPT LES
ICAO Code FACT FXLS
City Cape Town Lesobeng
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 1,028 kilometers (639 miles / 555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Cape Town, it's 00:45 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,979 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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