ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
7,291 km
4,530 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,291 km
4,530 mi / 3,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ERS SOF
Airport Name Eros Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ERS SOF
ICAO Code FYWE LBSF
City Windhoek Sofia
Country Namibia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,575 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 42.700000, 23.410000

Windhoek (ERS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,291 kilometers (4,530 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Namibia 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 15:15 in Windhoek, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,833 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 186° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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