LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
9,663 km
6,004 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LEF RIX
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LEF RIX
ICAO Code FXLK EVRA
City Lebakeng Riga
Country Lesotho Latvia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,000 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Latvia. 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 18:09 in Lebakeng, it's 18:09 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,964 feet between the two airports. Riga 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 Riga (RIX) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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