OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
4,631 km
2,877 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,631 km
2,877 mi / 2,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OYL SOF
Airport Name Moyale Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OYL SOF
ICAO Code HKMY LBSF
City Moyale (Lower) Sofia
Country Kenya Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,790 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,631 kilometers (2,877 miles / 2,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 11:02 in Moyale (Lower), it's 10:02 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 156° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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