KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
6,821 km
4,238 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,821 km
4,238 mi / 3,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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KTY SOF
Airport Name Katukurunda Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KTY SOF
ICAO Code VCCN LBSF
City Kalutara Sofia
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 10 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.550000, 79.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kalutara (KTY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,821 kilometers (4,238 miles / 3,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 18:46 in Kalutara, it's 15:16 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Katukurunda Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kalutara (KTY) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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