SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,114 km
5,042 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
8,114 km
5,042 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF UNE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code SOF UNE
ICAO Code LBSF FXQN
City Sofia Qacha's Nek
Country Bulgaria Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,742 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Sofia (SOF) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 8,114 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Lesotho. 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 16:12 in Sofia, it's 16:12 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,358 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 356° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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