MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
8,035 km
4,993 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,035 km
4,993 mi / 4,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MSU SOF
Airport Name Moshoeshoe I International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MSU SOF
ICAO Code FXMM LBSF
City Maseru Sofia
Country Lesotho Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,348 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 27.550000 42.700000, 23.410000

Maseru (MSU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,035 kilometers (4,993 miles / 4,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Lesotho 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 14:46 in Maseru, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,606 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Moshoeshoe I International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Maseru (MSU) follows a heading of 176° (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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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