SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
8,072 km
5,016 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,072 km
5,016 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

SHK SOF
Airport Name Sehonghong Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SHK SOF
ICAO Code FXSH LBSF
City Sehonghong Sofia
Country Lesotho Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,500 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -29.730000, 28.770000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sehonghong (SHK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,072 kilometers (5,016 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 10:39 in Sehonghong, it's 10:39 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,758 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Sehonghong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sehonghong (SHK) follows a heading of 175° (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 Sehonghong Airport (SHK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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