SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
6,692 km
4,158 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,692 km
4,158 mi / 3,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

SJQ SOF
Airport Name Sesheke Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SJQ SOF
ICAO Code FLSS LBSF
City Sesheke Sofia
Country Zambia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,100 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -17.480000, 24.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sesheke (SJQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,692 kilometers (4,158 miles / 3,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 01:31 in Sesheke, it's 01:31 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Sesheke Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sesheke (SJQ) follows a heading of 179° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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