AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
3,499 km
2,174 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,499 km
2,174 mi / 1,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AXU SOF
Airport Name Axum Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AXU SOF
ICAO Code HAAX LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,959 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 42.700000, 23.410000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,499 kilometers (2,174 miles / 1,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Axum Airport, it's 15:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,217 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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