HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,894 km
11,740 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
18,894 km
11,740 mi / 10,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SOK
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code HNL SOK
ICAO Code PHNL FXSM
City Honolulu Semonkong
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Honolulu (HNL) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 18,894 kilometers (11,740 miles / 10,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 United States with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Honolulu, it's 00:46 in Semonkong. With a 12-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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 146° (south 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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