CIP
Chipata
Zambia
6,326 km
3,931 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,326 km
3,931 mi / 3,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
352°
north

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CIP SOF
Airport Name Chipata Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CIP SOF
ICAO Code FLCP LBSF
City Chipata Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,360 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chipata (CIP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,326 kilometers (3,931 miles / 3,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Zambia 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 Chipata, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,618 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chipata Airport (CIP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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