MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
4,773 km
2,966 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,773 km
2,966 mi / 2,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MDK SOF
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MDK SOF
ICAO Code FZEA LBSF
City Mbandaka Sofia
Country DR Congo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,040 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,773 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:00 in Mbandaka, it's 15:00 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 188° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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