Distance From Semonkong Airport to João Paulo II Airport, SOK - PDL Distance

The distance from Semonkong Airport (SOK) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 5818 miles or 9363 kilometers or 5053 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Semonkong ( Lesotho ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semonkong and Ponta Delgada takes around 13 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semonkong Airport, Semonkong, Lesotho to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 13 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SOK - PDL

Kilometers		9363 km
Statute Miles		5818 miles
Nautical Miles		5053 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 22 minutes

Semonkong Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - SOK to PDL Flight Path

Location of Semonkong Airport & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Semonkong to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Semonkong, Lesotho and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Semonkong, Lesotho and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOK - PDL

Time difference between Semonkong (Lesotho) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 2 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 2 Hours behind Semonkong.

Location	Local Time
Semonkong (Lesotho)	2026-04-29, 19:15:04 SAST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-04-29, 17:15:04 +00

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Semonkong Airport (SOK / FXSM) Semonkong, Lesotho

Destination

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal