LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
14,738 km
9,158 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,738 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
305°
northwest

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LEF MSP
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LEF MSP
ICAO Code FXLK KMSP
City Lebakeng Minneapolis
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Chicago
Elevation 6,000 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 44.880000, -93.220000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,738 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:38 in Lebakeng, it's 07:38 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 5,158 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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