LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
6,473 km
4,022 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,473 km
4,022 mi / 3,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

LUN SOF
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LUN SOF
ICAO Code FLKK LBSF
City Lusaka Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,779 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lusaka (LUN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,473 kilometers (4,022 miles / 3,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Zambia 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 Lusaka, it's 14:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,037 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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