LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
7,092 km
4,407 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,092 km
4,407 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LEF SSA
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LEF SSA
ICAO Code FXLK SBSV
City Lebakeng Salvador
Country Lesotho Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Bahia
Elevation 6,000 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,092 kilometers (4,407 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Lebakeng, it's 05:15 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,936 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes 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 Salvador (SSA) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 117° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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