LIM
Lima
Peru
10,764 km
6,688 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
10,764 km
6,688 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
123°
east southeast

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LIM SOK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code LIM SOK
ICAO Code SPJC FXSM
City Lima Semonkong
Country Peru Lesotho
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Maseru
Elevation 113 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Lima (LIM) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 10,764 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Lima, it's 13:50 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 7,087 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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