BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,272 km
5,761 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
9,272 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
160°
south southeast

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BRU SOK
Airport Name Brussels Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code BRU SOK
ICAO Code EBBR FXSM
City Brussels Semonkong
Country Belgium Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Maseru
Elevation 184 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Brussels (BRU) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 9,272 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 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 Belgium 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 12:58 in Brussels, it's 13:58 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,016 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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