KIH
Kish Island
Iran
3,297 km
2,049 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,297 km
2,049 mi / 1,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
311°
northwest

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KIH SOF
Airport Name Kish International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KIH SOF
ICAO Code OIBK LBSF
City Kish Island Sofia
Country Iran Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Sofia
Elevation 101 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kish Island (KIH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,297 kilometers (2,049 miles / 1,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iran 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 09:23 in Kish Island, it's 07:53 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,641 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kish International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 113° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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