HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
10,844 km
6,738 miles
SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
Distance
10,844 km
6,738 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

HKG SOK
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Semonkong Airport
IATA Code HKG SOK
ICAO Code VHHH FXSM
City Hong Kong Semonkong
Country Hong Kong Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Maseru
Elevation 28 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -29.840000, 28.060000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Semonkong (SOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho is 10,844 kilometers (6,738 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Hong Kong with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Hong Kong, it's 05:23 in Semonkong. With a 6-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 7,172 feet between the two airports. Semonkong Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Semonkong (SOK) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Semonkong Airport (SOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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