NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,307 km
2,055 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
3,307 km
2,055 mi / 1,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SOK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code NBO SOK
ICAO Code HKJK FXSM
City Nairobi Semonkong
Country Kenya Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 3,307 kilometers (2,055 miles / 1,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Kenya with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Nairobi, it's 00:18 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,870 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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