CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,003 km
623 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
1,003 km
623 mi / 542 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CPT SOK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code CPT SOK
ICAO Code FACT FXSM
City Cape Town Semonkong
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Cape Town (CPT) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 1,003 kilometers (623 miles / 542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Cape Town, it's 10:48 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,049 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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