# Distance from Alula (ALU) to Sofia (SOF)

> 4,316 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,316 km / 2,682 mi / 2,330 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Somalia) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:35 in Alula, it's 22:35 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,736 ft (SOF is higher than ALU)

## Airports

### [Alula Airport (ALU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alu-alula-alula-airport/1ef266de-ea8a-6444-b6d5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alula, Somalia
- ICAO: HCMA
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Coordinates: 11.960000, 50.750000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

## Related

- [Alula Airport (ALU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alu-alula-alula-airport/1ef266de-ea8a-6444-b6d5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
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