IMK
Simikot
Nepal
5,310 km
3,300 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,310 km
3,300 mi / 2,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
302°
west northwest

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IMK SOF
Airport Name Simikot Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IMK SOF
ICAO Code VNST LBSF
City Simikot Sofia
Country Nepal Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 9,246 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Simikot (IMK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,310 kilometers (3,300 miles / 2,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Nepal 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 02:24 in Simikot, it's 22:39 in Sofia. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,504 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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