KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
6,416 km
3,987 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,416 km
3,987 mi / 3,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
north

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KLB SOF
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KLB SOF
ICAO Code FLKL LBSF
City Kalabo Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,450 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kalabo (KLB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,416 kilometers (3,987 miles / 3,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Zambia 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 14:46 in Kalabo, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,708 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kalabo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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