ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,626 km
7,846 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
12,626 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
250°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ICN LES
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code ICN LES
ICAO Code RKSI FXLS
City Seoul Lesobeng
Country South Korea Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 23 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Seoul (ICN) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 12,626 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 South Korea 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 19:56 in Seoul, it's 12:56 in Lesobeng. With a 7-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 7,107 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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