JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,838 km
3,628 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
5,838 km
3,628 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED LES
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code JED LES
ICAO Code OEJN FXLS
City Jeddah Lesobeng
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Jeddah (JED) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 5,838 kilometers (3,628 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 02:01 in Jeddah, it's 01:01 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,082 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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