LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
10,817 km
6,721 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,817 km
6,721 mi / 5,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
252°
west southwest

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LEF LIM
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code LEF LIM
ICAO Code FXLK SPJC
City Lebakeng Lima
Country Lesotho Peru
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Lima
Elevation 6,000 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,817 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Lebakeng, it's 04:19 in Lima. With a 7-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 5,887 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lebakeng Airport (LEF) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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