LMB
Salima
Malawi
6,381 km
3,965 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,381 km
3,965 mi / 3,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

LMB SOF
Airport Name Salima Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LMB SOF
ICAO Code FWSM LBSF
City Salima Sofia
Country Malawi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,688 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Salima (LMB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,381 kilometers (3,965 miles / 3,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Malawi 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 19:58 in Salima, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Salima (LMB) follows a heading of 167° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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