KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,737 km
3,565 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,737 km
3,565 mi / 3,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SOF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KTM SOF
ICAO Code VNKT LBSF
City Kathmandu Sofia
Country Nepal Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,737 kilometers (3,565 miles / 3,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Nepal 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 11:41 in Kathmandu, it's 07:56 in Sofia. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,648 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 86° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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