AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
4,229 km
2,628 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,229 km
2,628 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWA SOF
Airport Name Awassa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AWA SOF
ICAO Code HALA LBSF
City Awassa Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,450 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Awassa (AWA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,229 kilometers (2,628 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Awassa, it's 13:50 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,708 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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