LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
6,346 km
3,943 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,346 km
3,943 mi / 3,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
north

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LXU SOF
Airport Name Lukulu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LXU SOF
ICAO Code FLLK LBSF
City Lukulu Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,480 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lukulu (LXU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,346 kilometers (3,943 miles / 3,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Zambia 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 10:10 in Lukulu, it's 10:10 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,738 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Lukulu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 180° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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