EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,995 km
6,210 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
9,995 km
6,210 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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EDI LES
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code EDI LES
ICAO Code EGPH FXLS
City Edinburgh Lesobeng
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 9,995 kilometers (6,210 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Kingdom with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Edinburgh, it's 01:21 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,995 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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