DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
3,854 km
2,395 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,854 km
2,395 mi / 2,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DSE SOF
Airport Name Combolcha Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DSE SOF
ICAO Code HADC LBSF
City Dessie Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,117 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.080000, 39.710000 42.700000, 23.410000

Dessie (DSE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,854 kilometers (2,395 miles / 2,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 07:52 in Dessie, it's 06:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Combolcha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Dessie (DSE) 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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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