JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
5,902 km
3,668 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,902 km
3,668 mi / 3,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JOM SOF
Airport Name Njombe Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JOM SOF
ICAO Code HTNJ LBSF
City Njombe Sofia
Country Tanzania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,400 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Njombe (JOM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,902 kilometers (3,668 miles / 3,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Tanzania 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 01:35 in Njombe, it's 00:35 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,658 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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