AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
6,851 km
4,257 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,851 km
4,257 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
309°
northwest

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AKY SOF
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AKY SOF
ICAO Code VYSW LBSF
City Sittwe Sofia
Country Myanmar Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Yangon Europe/Sofia
Elevation 27 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sittwe (AKY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,851 kilometers (4,257 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Sittwe, it's 08:17 in Sofia. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,715 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sittwe Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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