KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,655 km
1,650 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,655 km
1,650 mi / 1,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SOF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KWI SOF
ICAO Code OKKK LBSF
City Kuwait City Sofia
Country Kuwait Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Sofia
Elevation 206 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,655 kilometers (1,650 miles / 1,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Kuwait 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 08:56 in Kuwait City, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 116° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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