DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
2,786 km
1,731 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
2,786 km
1,731 mi / 1,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LEF
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code DAR LEF
ICAO Code HTDA FXLK
City Dar es Salaam Lebakeng
Country Tanzania Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Maseru
Elevation 182 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 2,786 kilometers (1,731 miles / 1,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:31 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,818 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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