EWR
Newark
United States
13,097 km
8,138 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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EWR LES
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code EWR LES
ICAO Code KEWR FXLS
City Newark Lesobeng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 17 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Newark (EWR) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Newark, it's 02:27 in Lesobeng. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,113 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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