HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,037 km
6,236 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,037 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL LEF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code HEL LEF
ICAO Code EFHK FXLK
City Helsinki Lebakeng
Country Finland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Maseru
Elevation 179 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 10,037 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Finland 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 11:48 in Helsinki, it's 11:48 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,821 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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