BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
3,709 km
2,305 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,709 km
2,305 mi / 2,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BJR SOF
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BJR SOF
ICAO Code HABD LBSF
City Bahir Dar Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,978 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,709 kilometers (2,305 miles / 2,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:30 in Bahir Dar, it's 14:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,236 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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