DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,005 km
4,353 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
7,005 km
4,353 mi / 3,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LEF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code DKR LEF
ICAO Code GOOY FXLK
City Dakar Lebakeng
Country Senegal Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Maseru
Elevation 85 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Dakar (DKR) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 7,005 kilometers (4,353 miles / 3,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Dakar, it's 14:53 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,915 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 308° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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