MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
5,830 km
3,623 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,830 km
3,623 mi / 3,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

MBI SOF
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MBI SOF
ICAO Code HTMB LBSF
City Mbeya Sofia
Country Tanzania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,600 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mbeya (MBI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,830 kilometers (3,623 miles / 3,148 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 Tanzania 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 14:48 in Mbeya, it's 13:48 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,858 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mbeya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mbeya (MBI) 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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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