KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
6,201 km
3,853 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,201 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KIW SOF
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KIW SOF
ICAO Code FLSO LBSF
City Kitwe Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,145 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kitwe (KIW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,201 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Zambia 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 00:44 in Kitwe, it's 00:44 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,403 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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