# Distance from Salima (LMB) to Sofia (SOF)

> 6,381 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,381 km / 3,965 mi / 3,445 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Malawi) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 06:03 in Salima, it's 07:03 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 54 ft (SOF is higher than LMB)

## Airports

### [Salima Airport (LMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lmb-salima-salima-airport/1ef266de-e020-60f8-b690-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Salima, Malawi
- ICAO: FWSM
- Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
- Coordinates: -13.760000, 34.580000
- Elevation: 1,688 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:03 in Salima, it's 07:03 in Sofia.

## Related

- [Salima Airport (LMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lmb-salima-salima-airport/1ef266de-e020-60f8-b690-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
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