MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,703 km
6,029 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
9,703 km
6,029 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
154°
south southeast

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MAN SOK
Airport Name Manchester Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code MAN SOK
ICAO Code EGCC FXSM
City Manchester Semonkong
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 257 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Manchester (MAN) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 9,703 kilometers (6,029 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Manchester, it's 20:01 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,943 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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