KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
4,028 km
2,503 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,028 km
2,503 mi / 2,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KBL SOF
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KBL SOF
ICAO Code OAKB LBSF
City Kabul Sofia
Country Afghanistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,877 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kabul (KBL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,028 kilometers (2,503 miles / 2,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Afghanistan 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 22:28 in Kabul, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,135 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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