NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
3,834 km
2,382 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,834 km
2,382 mi / 2,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
345°
north northwest

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NDM SOF
Airport Name Mendi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NDM SOF
ICAO Code HAMN LBSF
City Mendi Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,500 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.770000, 35.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mendi (NDM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,834 kilometers (2,382 miles / 2,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 20:58 in Mendi, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,758 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mendi (NDM) follows a heading of 159° (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 Mendi Airport (NDM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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