HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
6,930 km
4,306 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,930 km
4,306 mi / 3,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

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HRI SOF
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HRI SOF
ICAO Code VCRI LBSF
City Hambantota Sofia
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 157 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hambantota (HRI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,930 kilometers (4,306 miles / 3,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 09:12 in Hambantota, it's 05:42 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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