MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
3,600 km
2,237 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,600 km
2,237 mi / 1,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MQX SOF
Airport Name Mekele Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MQX SOF
ICAO Code HAMK LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,396 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.470000, 39.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mekele Airport (MQX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,600 kilometers (2,237 miles / 1,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 17:41 in Mekele Airport, it's 16:41 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,654 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mekele Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mekele Airport (MQX) follows a heading of 150° (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 Mekele Airport (MQX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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