MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
5,789 km
3,597 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,789 km
3,597 mi / 3,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
353°
north

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MMQ SOF
Airport Name Mbala Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MMQ SOF
ICAO Code FLBA LBSF
City Mbala Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,454 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mbala (MMQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,789 kilometers (3,597 miles / 3,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 14:46 in Mbala, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,712 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 170° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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