NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
4,946 km
3,073 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,946 km
3,073 mi / 2,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
346°
north northwest

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NYK SOF
Airport Name Nanyuki Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NYK SOF
ICAO Code HKNY LBSF
City Nanyuki Sofia
Country Kenya Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,250 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -0.060000, 37.040000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nanyuki (NYK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,946 kilometers (3,073 miles / 2,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Kenya 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 15:05 in Nanyuki, it's 14:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,508 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Nanyuki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nanyuki (NYK) follows a heading of 160° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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