LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
9,726 km
6,044 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,726 km
6,044 mi / 5,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LEF MAN
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code LEF MAN
ICAO Code FXLK EGCC
City Lebakeng Manchester
Country Lesotho United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/London
Elevation 6,000 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 53.350000, -2.270000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 9,726 kilometers (6,044 miles / 5,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Lebakeng, it's 10:45 in Manchester.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,743 feet between the two airports. Manchester Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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