HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,442 km
5,867 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
9,442 km
5,867 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
164°
south southeast

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HAM LES
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code HAM LES
ICAO Code EDDH FXLS
City Hamburg Lesobeng
Country Germany Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Maseru
Elevation 53 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Germany 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 19:31 in Hamburg, it's 20:31 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,077 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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