LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
13,128 km
8,157 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,128 km
8,157 mi / 7,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LEF MIA
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code LEF MIA
ICAO Code FXLK KMIA
City Lebakeng Miami
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/New_York
Elevation 6,000 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 25.800000, -80.290000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,128 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Lebakeng, it's 02:20 in Miami. 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 5,991 feet between the two airports. Miami 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 Miami (MIA) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 112° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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