MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
5,110 km
3,175 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,110 km
3,175 mi / 2,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

MWZ SOF
Airport Name Mwanza Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MWZ SOF
ICAO Code HTMW LBSF
City Mwanza Sofia
Country Tanzania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,763 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -2.440000, 32.930000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mwanza (MWZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,110 kilometers (3,175 miles / 2,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 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 00:20 in Mwanza, it's 23:20 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,021 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mwanza Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mwanza (MWZ) 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 Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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