NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
8,101 km
5,034 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,101 km
5,034 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
356°
north

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NKU SOF
Airport Name Nkaus Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NKU SOF
ICAO Code FXNK LBSF
City Nkaus Sofia
Country Lesotho Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,621 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -30.020000, 28.200000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nkaus (NKU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,101 kilometers (5,034 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 02:18 in Nkaus, it's 02:18 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,879 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Nkaus Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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