KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
5,969 km
3,709 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,969 km
3,709 mi / 3,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KIY SOF
Airport Name Kilwa Masoko Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KIY SOF
ICAO Code HTKI LBSF
City Kilwa Masoko Sofia
Country Tanzania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 50 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.930000, 39.520000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,969 kilometers (3,709 miles / 3,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Tanzania 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 04:16 in Kilwa Masoko, it's 03:16 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,692 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kilwa Masoko Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) follows a heading of 160° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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