EKB
Ekibastuz
Kazakhstan
3,952 km
2,456 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,952 km
2,456 mi / 2,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
276°
west

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EKB SOF
Airport Name Ekibastuz Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code EKB SOF
ICAO Code UASB LBSF
City Ekibastuz Sofia
Country Kazakhstan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 621 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.590000, 75.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ekibastuz (EKB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ekibastuz Airport (EKB) in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,952 kilometers (2,456 miles / 2,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Ekibastuz, it's 15:33 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,121 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ekibastuz Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ekibastuz (EKB) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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