JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
6,573 km
4,084 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,573 km
4,084 mi / 3,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
314°
northwest

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JAF SOF
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JAF SOF
ICAO Code VCCJ LBSF
City Jaffna Sofia
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 33 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jaffna (JAF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,573 kilometers (4,084 miles / 3,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 19:42 in Jaffna, it's 16:12 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 1,709 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jaffna International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 106° (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 Jaffna International Airport (JAF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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