SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
3,486 km
2,166 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,486 km
2,166 mi / 1,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SHC SOF
Airport Name Shire Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SHC SOF
ICAO Code HASR LBSF
City Shire Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,207 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.080000, 38.270000 42.700000, 23.410000

Shire (SHC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,486 kilometers (2,166 miles / 1,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 16:00 in Shire, it's 15:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,465 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Shire Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Shire (SHC) follows a heading of 151° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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