SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,076 km
3,154 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,076 km
3,154 mi / 2,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
161°
south southeast

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SOF WIL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code SOF WIL
ICAO Code LBSF HKNW
City Sofia Nairobi
Country Bulgaria Kenya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Sofia (SOF) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,076 kilometers (3,154 miles / 2,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:55 in Sofia, it's 17:55 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,794 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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