HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,023 km
6,228 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,023 km
6,228 mi / 5,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL LES
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code HEL LES
ICAO Code EFHK FXLS
City Helsinki Lesobeng
Country Finland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Maseru
Elevation 179 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 10,023 kilometers (6,228 miles / 5,412 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 11:05 in Helsinki, it's 11:05 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,951 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng 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 Lesobeng (LES) 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 Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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