MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
7,611 km
4,729 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,611 km
4,729 mi / 4,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

MQP SOF
Airport Name Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MQP SOF
ICAO Code FAKN LBSF
City Mpumalanga Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,829 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -25.380000, 31.110000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mpumalanga (MQP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,611 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 South Africa 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 12:15 in Mpumalanga, it's 12:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,087 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mpumalanga (MQP) follows a heading of 173° (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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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