BIY
Bisho
South Africa
8,416 km
5,229 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,416 km
5,229 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

BIY SOF
Airport Name Bisho Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BIY SOF
ICAO Code FABE LBSF
City Bisho Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,950 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bisho (BIY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,416 kilometers (5,229 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Bisho, it's 16:55 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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