LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
6,370 km
3,958 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,370 km
3,958 mi / 3,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

LLW SOF
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LLW SOF
ICAO Code FWKI LBSF
City Lilongwe Sofia
Country Malawi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,035 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,370 kilometers (3,958 miles / 3,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 12:05 in Lilongwe, it's 12:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,293 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 168° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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