KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
5,949 km
3,697 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,949 km
3,697 mi / 3,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
358°
north

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KWZ SOF
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KWZ SOF
ICAO Code FZQM LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country DR Congo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,007 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,949 kilometers (3,697 miles / 3,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:54 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 17:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,265 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 177° (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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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