LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
11,494 km
7,142 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,494 km
7,142 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LRB WLG
Airport Name Leribe Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LRB WLG
ICAO Code FXLR NZWN
City Leribe Wellington
Country Lesotho New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maseru Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,350 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -28.860000, 28.050000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Leribe (LRB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,494 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Leribe, it's 22:49 in Wellington. With a 11-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 5,309 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Leribe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Leribe (LRB) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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