LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,853 km
10,472 miles
LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
Distance
16,853 km
10,472 mi / 9,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX LES
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lesobeng Airport
IATA Code LAX LES
ICAO Code KLAX FXLS
City Los Angeles Lesobeng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maseru
Elevation 128 ft 7,130 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -29.780000, 28.320000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lesobeng (LES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho is 16,853 kilometers (10,472 miles / 9,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Los Angeles, it's 13:03 in Lesobeng. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,002 feet between the two airports. Lesobeng Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lesobeng (LES) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lesobeng Airport (LES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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