KNU
Kanpur Airport
India
5,408 km
3,360 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,408 km
3,360 mi / 2,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
305°
northwest

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KNU SOF
Airport Name Kanpur Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KNU SOF
ICAO Code VIKA LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 411 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.440000, 80.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kanpur Airport (KNU) in Kanpur Airport, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,408 kilometers (3,360 miles / 2,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 India 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 23:01 in Kanpur Airport, it's 19:31 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,331 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kanpur Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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