HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
10,793 km
6,706 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,793 km
6,706 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

HKG LEF
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code HKG LEF
ICAO Code VHHH FXLK
City Hong Kong Lebakeng
Country Hong Kong Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Maseru
Elevation 28 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 10,793 kilometers (6,706 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Hong Kong, it's 08:55 in Lebakeng. With a 6-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 5,972 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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