KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
5,075 km
3,153 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,075 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
353°
north

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KRE SOF
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KRE SOF
ICAO Code HBBO LBSF
City Kirundo Sofia
Country Burundi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,511 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kirundo (KRE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,075 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Burundi 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 14:23 in Kirundo, it's 14:23 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,769 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 171° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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