SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
3,626 km
2,253 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
3,626 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
98°
east

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SOF ZAJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code SOF ZAJ
ICAO Code LBSF OAZJ
City Sofia Zaranj
Country Bulgaria Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.970000, 61.870000

Sofia (SOF) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 3,626 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Sofia, it's 03:13 in Zaranj.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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