Nonstop flight route between Semonkong, Lesotho and Orcas Island, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(29°50'17"S by 28°3'35"E)
Arrival Airport:
(48°38'44"N by 122°52'5"W)
Distance from SOK to RSJ:
10,431.30 miles (16,787.51 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Semonkong Airport (SOK), Semonkong, Lesotho and Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ), Orcas Island, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,431 miles (or 16,788 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Semonkong Airport and Rosario Seaplane Base, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Semonkong Airport and Rosario Seaplane Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SOK / FXSM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Semonkong, Lesotho |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°50'17"S by 28°3'35"E |
| Airport Type: | Civil |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SOK |
| More Information: | SOK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RSJ / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Orcas Island, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 48°38'44"N by 122°52'5"W |
| Area Served: | Rosario, Washington |
| Operator/Owner: | Rosario Resort |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RSJ |
| More Information: | RSJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Semonkong Airport (SOK):
- Semonkong Airport (SOK) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Semonkong Airport (SOK) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,763 miles (18,931 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Semonkong Airport (SOK) is Lesobeng Airport (LES), which is located only 19 miles (30 kilometers) ENE of SOK.
- In addition to being known as "Semonkong Airport", another name for SOK is "Semonkong".
Facts about Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ):
- The furthest airport from Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,715 miles (17,244 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Because of Rosario Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Rosario Seaplane Base at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) is Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX), which is located only 4 miles (7 kilometers) WSW of RSJ.
- Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Rosario Seaplane Base", another name for RSJ is "W49".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.70 miles (30.09 km) ENE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho |     |
| 2 | 35.87 miles (57.72 km) E | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 3 | 40.05 miles (64.45 km) NW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 49.02 miles (78.90 km) W | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 67.90 miles (109.28 km) N | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 72.00 miles (115.87 km) ENE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 117.49 miles (189.09 km) WNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 8 | 123.55 miles (198.83 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 9 | 134.11 miles (215.83 km) NE | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 140.90 miles (226.76 km) E | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 153.32 miles (246.74 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 183.53 miles (295.37 km) E | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 211.09 miles (339.72 km) WNW | Kimberley Airport (KIM) | Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 14 | 221.32 miles (356.17 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 15 | 230.97 miles (371.70 km) N | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,763.38 miles (18,931.28 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,762.34 miles (18,929.60 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,758.68 miles (18,923.72 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,756.35 miles (18,919.97 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,756.21 miles (18,919.74 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,746.23 miles (18,903.68 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,746.16 miles (18,903.56 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,740.33 miles (18,894.18 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,740.33 miles (18,894.18 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,737.62 miles (18,889.81 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,734.70 miles (18,885.13 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,733.66 miles (18,883.44 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,731.49 miles (18,879.95 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,725.52 miles (18,870.34 km) NE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,718.26 miles (18,858.67 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.47 miles (7.19 km) WSW | Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) | Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 4.73 miles (7.62 km) NNW | Orcas Island Airport (ESD) | Eastsound, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 9.21 miles (14.83 km) SSW | Fishermans Bay/LPS Seaplane Base (LPS) | Lopez Island, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 9.90 miles (15.93 km) SW | Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 10.88 miles (17.50 km) S | Center Island Airport (CWS) | Center Island, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 11.14 miles (17.92 km) SW | Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 13.57 miles (21.84 km) W | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 13.82 miles (22.24 km) SE | Anacortes Airport (OTS) | Anacortes, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 17.82 miles (28.68 km) WNW | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 18.17 miles (29.24 km) NE | Bellingham International Airport (BLI) | Bellingham, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 22.49 miles (36.20 km) SSE | NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) | Oak Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 23.75 miles (38.22 km) ESE | Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) | Burlington / Mount Vernon, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 24.58 miles (39.57 km) NNE | Blaine Municipal Airport (BWS) | Blaine, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 24.92 miles (40.11 km) NW | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 25.46 miles (40.98 km) W | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,714.96 miles (17,244.01 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,650.64 miles (17,140.50 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,581.73 miles (17,029.60 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,574.10 miles (17,017.33 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,567.10 miles (17,006.05 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,546.55 miles (16,972.98 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 7 | 10,543.21 miles (16,967.61 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,537.66 miles (16,958.67 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,533.22 miles (16,951.53 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,526.47 miles (16,940.68 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,516.99 miles (16,925.41 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 12 | 10,512.31 miles (16,917.87 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,492.45 miles (16,885.92 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,487.05 miles (16,877.23 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 15 | 10,479.61 miles (16,865.25 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |