KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
5,135 km
3,191 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,135 km
3,191 mi / 2,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
35°
northeast

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KEN SOF
Airport Name Kenema Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KEN SOF
ICAO Code GFKE LBSF
City Kenema Sofia
Country Sierra Leone Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Sofia
Elevation 485 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kenema (KEN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,135 kilometers (3,191 miles / 2,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 13:15 in Kenema, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,257 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kenema Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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