SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,473 km
3,401 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
5,473 km
3,401 mi / 2,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
158°
south southeast

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SOF UKA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code SOF UKA
ICAO Code LBSF HKUK
City Sofia Ukunda
Country Bulgaria Kenya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,742 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Sofia (SOF) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 5,473 kilometers (3,401 miles / 2,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:53 in Sofia, it's 02:53 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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