KTL
Kitale
Kenya
4,781 km
2,971 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,781 km
2,971 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTL SOF
Airport Name Kitale Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KTL SOF
ICAO Code HKKT LBSF
City Kitale Sofia
Country Kenya Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,070 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kitale (KTL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,781 kilometers (2,971 miles / 2,581 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 21:03 in Kitale, it's 20:03 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,328 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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