LES
Lesobeng
Lesotho
16,788 km
10,431 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,788 km
10,431 mi / 9,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
320°
northwest

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LES YVR
Airport Name Lesobeng Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LES YVR
ICAO Code FXLS CYVR
City Lesobeng Richmond
Country Lesotho Canada
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,130 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -29.780000, 28.320000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lesobeng (LES) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lesobeng Airport (LES) in Lesobeng, Lesotho to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,788 kilometers (10,431 miles / 9,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Canada. 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 13:08 in Lesobeng, it's 03:08 in Richmond. With a 10-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 7,116 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Lesobeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Lesobeng (LES) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lesobeng Airport (LES) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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