KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,935 km
5,552 miles
LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
Distance
8,935 km
5,552 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK LEF
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Lebakeng Airport
IATA Code KRK LEF
ICAO Code EPKK FXLK
City Kraków Lebakeng
Country Poland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Maseru
Elevation 791 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -29.890000, 28.660000

Kraków (KRK) to Lebakeng (LEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho is 8,935 kilometers (5,552 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Kraków, it's 18:00 in Lebakeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,209 feet between the two airports. Lebakeng Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lebakeng (LEF) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 354° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Lebakeng Airport (LEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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