CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,677 km
4,149 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
6,677 km
4,149 mi / 3,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI SOK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code CAI SOK
ICAO Code HECA FXSM
City Cairo Semonkong
Country Egypt Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 382 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Cairo (CAI) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 6,677 kilometers (4,149 miles / 3,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 Egypt with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in Cairo, it's 15:49 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,818 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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