SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
2,663 km
1,655 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
2,663 km
1,655 mi / 1,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
117°
east southeast

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SOF XIJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code SOF XIJ
ICAO Code LBSF OKAJ
City Sofia Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Bulgaria Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,742 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 28.930000, 47.790000

Sofia (SOF) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 2,663 kilometers (1,655 miles / 1,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Sofia, it's 03:54 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,333 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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