KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
8,890 km
5,524 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,890 km
5,524 mi / 4,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUA SOF
Airport Name Kuantan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KUA SOF
ICAO Code WMKD LBSF
City Kuantan Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 58 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 3.780000, 103.210000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kuantan (KUA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,890 kilometers (5,524 miles / 4,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Malaysia 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 00:52 in Kuantan, it's 18:52 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,684 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kuantan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kuantan (KUA) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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