SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,080 km
5,021 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
8,080 km
5,021 mi / 4,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF SOK
Airport Name Sofia Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code SOF SOK
ICAO Code LBSF FXSM
City Sofia Semonkong
Country Bulgaria Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,742 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Sofia (SOF) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 8,080 kilometers (5,021 miles / 4,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria 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 14:46 in Sofia, it's 14:46 in Semonkong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,458 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 356° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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