JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
406 km
252 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
406 km
252 mi / 219 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

JNB LES
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code JNB LES
ICAO Code FAOR FXLS
City Johannesburg Lesobeng
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,558 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 406 kilometers (252 miles / 219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Johannesburg, it's 22:25 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 359° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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