KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,885 km
4,278 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
6,885 km
4,278 mi / 3,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LES
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code KWI LES
ICAO Code OKKK FXLS
City Kuwait City Lesobeng
Country Kuwait Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Maseru
Elevation 206 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 6,885 kilometers (4,278 miles / 3,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Kuwait 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 23:24 in Kuwait City, it's 22:24 in Lesobeng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,924 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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