RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,655 km
5,999 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
9,655 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
176°
south

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RIX SOK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code RIX SOK
ICAO Code EVRA FXSM
City Riga Semonkong
Country Latvia Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Maseru
Elevation 36 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Riga (RIX) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 9,655 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Latvia 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 12:15 in Riga, it's 12:15 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,164 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 358° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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