LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
9,379 km
5,828 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,379 km
5,828 mi / 5,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
343°
north northwest

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LRB STN
Airport Name Leribe Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LRB STN
ICAO Code FXLR EGSS
City Leribe London
Country Lesotho United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/London
Elevation 5,350 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -28.860000, 28.050000 51.880000, 0.240000

Leribe (LRB) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,379 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Leribe, it's 08:32 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,002 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Leribe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (STN) to Leribe (LRB) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Leribe Airport (LRB) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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