LKY
Lake Manyara National Park
Tanzania
5,274 km
3,277 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,274 km
3,277 mi / 2,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LKY SOF
Airport Name Lake Manyara Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LKY SOF
ICAO Code HTLM LBSF
City Lake Manyara National Park Sofia
Country Tanzania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,150 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.380000, 35.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,274 kilometers (3,277 miles / 2,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Tanzania 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 13:05 in Lake Manyara National Park, it's 12:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,408 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Lake Manyara Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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