# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)

> 7,515 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,515 km / 4,669 mi / 4,058 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 188° (south)
- **Return heading**: 6° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:40 in Sofia, it's 05:40 in Sesriem Airstrip)
- **Elevation difference**: 712 ft (SZM is higher than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia
- ICAO: FYSS
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -24.510000, 15.750000
- Elevation: 2,454 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:40 in Sofia, it's 05:40 in Sesriem Airstrip.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)
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