AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,813 km
7,340 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SOK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code AKL SOK
ICAO Code NZAA FXSM
City Auckland Semonkong
Country New Zealand Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maseru
Elevation 23 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Auckland (AKL) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Auckland, it's 22:46 in Semonkong. 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 7,177 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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