LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
6,395 km
3,974 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,395 km
3,974 mi / 3,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LEF RUH
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LEF RUH
ICAO Code FXLK OERK
City Lebakeng Riyadh
Country Lesotho Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,000 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,395 kilometers (3,974 miles / 3,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Lesotho with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Lebakeng, it's 02:27 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,951 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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