KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
3,028 km
1,882 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,028 km
1,882 mi / 1,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
190°
south

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KKN SOF
Airport Name Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen Sofia Airport
IATA Code KKN SOF
ICAO Code ENKR LBSF
City Kirkenes Sofia
Country Norway Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Oslo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 283 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, 29.890000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kirkenes (KKN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,028 kilometers (1,882 miles / 1,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Norway with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Kirkenes, it's 06:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,459 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kirkenes (KKN) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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