JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
413 km
257 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
413 km
257 mi / 223 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

JNB SOK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code JNB SOK
ICAO Code FAOR FXSM
City Johannesburg Semonkong
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,558 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 413 kilometers (257 miles / 223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 15:48 in Johannesburg, it's 15:48 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,642 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 2° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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