JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
4,110 km
2,554 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,110 km
2,554 mi / 2,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
344°
north northwest

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JIM SOF
Airport Name Jimma Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JIM SOF
ICAO Code HAJM LBSF
City Jimma Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,500 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jimma (JIM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,110 kilometers (2,554 miles / 2,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 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 18:51 in Jimma, it's 17:51 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,758 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Jimma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 158° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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