SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
14,379 km
8,934 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,379 km
8,934 mi / 7,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SOK STL
Airport Name Semonkong Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code SOK STL
ICAO Code FXSM KSTL
City Semonkong St Louis
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Chicago
Elevation 7,200 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.060000 38.750000, -90.370000

Semonkong (SOK) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,379 kilometers (8,934 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:04 in Semonkong, it's 06:04 in St Louis. With a 8-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 6,583 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Semonkong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Semonkong (SOK) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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