KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,290 km
8,258 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
13,290 km
8,258 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
252°
west southwest

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KIX SOK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code KIX SOK
ICAO Code RJBB FXSM
City Osaka Semonkong
Country Japan Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 26 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Osaka (KIX) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 13,290 kilometers (8,258 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Osaka, it's 18:08 in Semonkong. With a 7-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 7,174 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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