# Distance from Paris (CDG) to Semonkong (SOK)

> 9,126 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,126 km / 5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (France) → Lesotho
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 15:42 in Paris, it's 15:42 in Semonkong)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,808 ft (SOK is higher than CDG)

## Airports

### [Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cdg-paris-charles-de-gaulle-international-airport/1ef266df-4bdb-6554-9ade-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Paris, France
- ICAO: LFPG
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 49.010000, 2.550000
- Elevation: 392 ft

### [Semonkong Airport (SOK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sok-semonkong-semonkong-airport/1ef266de-e0a6-68c4-a1ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Semonkong, Lesotho
- ICAO: FXSM
- Timezone: Africa/Maseru
- Coordinates: -29.840000, 28.060000
- Elevation: 7,200 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cdg-paris-charles-de-gaulle-international-airport/1ef266df-4bdb-6554-9ade-06bb2780ed98)
- [Semonkong Airport (SOK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sok-semonkong-semonkong-airport/1ef266de-e0a6-68c4-a1ee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)