IXY
Kandla
India
4,796 km
2,980 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,796 km
2,980 mi / 2,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
309°
northwest

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IXY SOF
Airport Name Kandla Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IXY SOF
ICAO Code VAKE LBSF
City Kandla Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 96 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 23.110000, 70.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kandla (IXY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,796 kilometers (2,980 miles / 2,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 India 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 20:25 in Kandla, it's 16:55 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,646 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kandla Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kandla (IXY) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Kandla Airport (IXY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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