# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Lesobeng (LES)

> 12,816 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,816 km / 7,964 mi / 6,920 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 250° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Lesotho
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 15:40 in Fukuoka, it's 08:40 in Lesobeng)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,098 ft (LES is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Lesobeng Airport (LES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/les-lesobeng-lesobeng-airport/1ef266de-e046-61a4-8c78-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lesobeng, Lesotho
- ICAO: FXLS
- Timezone: Africa/Maseru
- Coordinates: -29.780000, 28.320000
- Elevation: 7,130 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:40 in Fukuoka, it's 08:40 in Lesobeng.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lesobeng Airport (LES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/les-lesobeng-lesobeng-airport/1ef266de-e046-61a4-8c78-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)