SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,340 km
3,940 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
6,340 km
3,940 mi / 3,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SOF VXC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code SOF VXC
ICAO Code LBSF FQLC
City Sofia Lichinga
Country Bulgaria Mozambique
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Sofia (SOF) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 6,340 kilometers (3,940 miles / 3,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Mozambique. 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 08:17 in Sofia, it's 08:17 in Lichinga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,763 feet between the two airports. Lichinga Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Lichinga (VXC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 350° (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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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