SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,670 km
3,523 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
5,670 km
3,523 mi / 3,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
160°
south southeast

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SOF ZNZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code SOF ZNZ
ICAO Code LBSF HTZA
City Sofia Kiembi Samaki
Country Bulgaria Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,742 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Sofia (SOF) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 5,670 kilometers (3,523 miles / 3,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:00 in Sofia, it's 17:00 in Kiembi Samaki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,688 feet between the two airports. Zanzibar Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 345° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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