ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,768 km
8,555 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
13,768 km
8,555 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATL SKQ
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code ATL SKQ
ICAO Code KATL FXSK
City Atlanta Sekakes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Atlanta (ATL) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 13,768 kilometers (8,555 miles / 7,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Atlanta, it's 22:34 in Sekakes. With a 7-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 4,674 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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