SOK
Semonkong
Lesotho
16,777 km
10,425 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,777 km
10,425 mi / 9,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SOK YVR
Airport Name Semonkong Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SOK YVR
ICAO Code FXSM CYVR
City Semonkong Richmond
Country Lesotho Canada
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,200 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -29.840000, 28.060000 49.190000, -123.180000

Semonkong (SOK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semonkong Airport (SOK) in Semonkong, Lesotho to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,777 kilometers (10,425 miles / 9,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Canada. 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 00:44 in Semonkong, it's 15:44 in Richmond. With a 9-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 7,186 feet between the two airports. Vancouver 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 Richmond (YVR) to Semonkong (SOK) follows a heading of 59° (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 Semonkong Airport (SOK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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