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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Sofia (SOF)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,012 km3,114 miles • 2,706 NM
Destination Airport
LBSFSOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Direct Distance
5,012 km
3,114 Statute Miles
2,706 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 24m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
451 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
353° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 24m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 57m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
10h 8m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🌐 BG
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sofia Airport (SOF)
- City / Country: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO Code: LBSF
- Coordinates: 42.6964°, 23.4177°
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Elevation: 1742 ft
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