NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
3,956 km
2,458 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,956 km
2,458 mi / 2,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NEK SOF
Airport Name Nekemte Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NEK SOF
ICAO Code HANK LBSF
City Nekemte Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,500 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, 36.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nekemte (NEK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,956 kilometers (2,458 miles / 2,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 10:06 in Nekemte, it's 09:06 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,758 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Nekemte Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nekemte (NEK) follows a heading of 157° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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