BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,638 km
5,368 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
8,638 km
5,368 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
172°
south

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BUD SOK
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code BUD SOK
ICAO Code LHBP FXSM
City Budapest Semonkong
Country Hungary Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Maseru
Elevation 495 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Budapest (BUD) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 8,638 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hungary 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 09:50 in Budapest, it's 10:50 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,705 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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