BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
6,598 km
4,100 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,598 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
350°
north

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BLZ SOF
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BLZ SOF
ICAO Code FWCL LBSF
City Blantyre Sofia
Country Malawi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,555 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 42.700000, 23.410000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,598 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Malawi 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 10:26 in Blantyre, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 167° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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