AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,412 km
5,848 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
9,412 km
5,848 mi / 5,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
160°
south southeast

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AMS SOK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Semonkong Airport
IATA Code AMS SOK
ICAO Code EHAM FXSM
City Amsterdam Semonkong
Country Netherlands Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maseru
Elevation -11 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 9,412 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Amsterdam, it's 03:16 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,211 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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