KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,845 km
5,496 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SOF
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KUL SOF
ICAO Code WMKK LBSF
City Kuala Lumpur Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 69 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 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 13:56 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:56 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 1,673 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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