BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,379 km
7,071 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
11,379 km
7,071 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE SOK
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code BNE SOK
ICAO Code YBBN FXSM
City Brisbane Semonkong
Country Australia Lesotho
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Brisbane (BNE) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 11,379 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Australia 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 02:40 in Brisbane, it's 18:40 in Semonkong. With a 8-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 7,187 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 132° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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