SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,696 km
3,539 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,696 km
3,539 mi / 3,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF SUT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code SOF SUT
ICAO Code LBSF HTSU
City Sofia Sumbawanga
Country Bulgaria Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Sofia (SOF) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 5,696 kilometers (3,539 miles / 3,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Bulgaria with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Sofia, it's 17:55 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,178 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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