SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,141 km
5,059 miles
UTG
Quthing
Lesotho
Distance
8,141 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF UTG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Quthing Airport
IATA Code SOF UTG
ICAO Code LBSF FXQG
City Sofia Quthing
Country Bulgaria Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -30.410000, 27.690000

Sofia (SOF) to Quthing (UTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Quthing Airport (UTG) in Quthing, Lesotho is 8,141 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Bulgaria with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Sofia, it's 23:18 in Quthing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,608 feet between the two airports. Quthing Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quthing (UTG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Quthing Airport (UTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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