LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
3,733 km
2,320 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,733 km
2,320 mi / 2,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
339°
north northwest

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LLI SOF
Airport Name Lalibella Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LLI SOF
ICAO Code HALL LBSF
City Lalibela Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,506 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lalibela (LLI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,733 kilometers (2,320 miles / 2,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 16:15 in Lalibela, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 152° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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