KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,107 km
1,930 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
3,107 km
1,930 mi / 1,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL SOK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code KGL SOK
ICAO Code HRYR FXSM
City Kigali Semonkong
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Kigali (KGL) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 3,107 kilometers (1,930 miles / 1,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Kigali, it's 16:32 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,341 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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