SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
11,578 km
7,194 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,578 km
7,194 mi / 6,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

SOK UIO
Airport Name Semonkong Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SOK UIO
ICAO Code FXSM SEQM
City Semonkong Quito
Country Lesotho Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,200 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.060000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Semonkong (SOK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,578 kilometers (7,194 miles / 6,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Semonkong, it's 10:44 in Quito. With a 7-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 2,000 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Semonkong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Semonkong (SOK) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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