The flight distance from Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,623 kilometers (9,086 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 United States. 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 02:16 in Leribe, it's 18:16 in Minneapolis. With a 8-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 4,508 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Leribe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Leribe (LRB) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leribe Airport (LRB) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.