Distance From Arusha Airport to Sofia Airport, ARK - SOF Distance

The distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 3289 miles or 5292 kilometers or 2856 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arusha ( Tanzania ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arusha and Sofia takes around 7 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arusha Airport, Arusha, Tanzania to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 7 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ARK - SOF

Kilometers		5292 km
Statute Miles		3289 miles
Nautical Miles		2856 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 33 minutes

Arusha Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - ARK to SOF Flight Path

Location of Arusha Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arusha to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arusha, Tanzania and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ARK - SOF

Time difference between Arusha (Tanzania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 1 Hours.
Sofia time is 1 Hours behind Arusha.

Location	Local Time
Arusha (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 01:59:19 EAT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 00:59:19 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arusha Airport (ARK / HTAR) Arusha, Tanzania

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria