KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
4,891 km
3,039 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,891 km
3,039 mi / 2,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
348°
north northwest

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KIS SOF
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KIS SOF
ICAO Code HKKI LBSF
City Kisumu Sofia
Country Kenya Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,734 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kisumu (KIS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,891 kilometers (3,039 miles / 2,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Kenya 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 19:14 in Kisumu, it's 18:14 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,992 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 164° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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