DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
2,789 km
1,733 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
2,789 km
1,733 mi / 1,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LES
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code DAR LES
ICAO Code HTDA FXLS
City Dar es Salaam Lesobeng
Country Tanzania Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Maseru
Elevation 182 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 2,789 kilometers (1,733 miles / 1,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 13:50 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:50 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,948 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng 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 Lesobeng (LES) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 26° (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 Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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