LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
6,200 km
3,852 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,200 km
3,852 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
350°
north

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LIX SOF
Airport Name Likoma Island Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LIX SOF
ICAO Code FWLK LBSF
City Likoma Island Sofia
Country Malawi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,600 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.080000, 34.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Likoma Island (LIX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,200 kilometers (3,852 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Malawi 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 14:30 in Likoma Island, it's 14:30 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Likoma Island (LIX) follows a heading of 167° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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