LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
11,635 km
7,229 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,635 km
7,229 mi / 6,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
261°
west

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LEF UIO
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LEF UIO
ICAO Code FXLK SEQM
City Lebakeng Quito
Country Lesotho Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,000 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,635 kilometers (7,229 miles / 6,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Ecuador. 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 09:09 in Lebakeng, it's 02:09 in Quito. 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 3,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 121° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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