BUG
Benguela
Angola
6,234 km
3,874 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,234 km
3,874 mi / 3,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BUG SOF
Airport Name Benguela Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BUG SOF
ICAO Code FNBG LBSF
City Benguela Sofia
Country Angola Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Luanda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 118 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Benguela (BUG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,234 kilometers (3,874 miles / 3,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Angola 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 05:53 in Benguela, it's 06:53 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,624 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Benguela Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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