IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,902 km
4,910 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
7,902 km
4,910 mi / 4,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST LES
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code IST LES
ICAO Code LTFM FXLS
City Istanbul Lesobeng
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 7,902 kilometers (4,910 miles / 4,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 00:06 in Istanbul, it's 23:06 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,805 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 0° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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