HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
5,216 km
3,241 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,216 km
3,241 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGS SOF
Airport Name Hastings Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HGS SOF
ICAO Code GFHA LBSF
City Freetown Sofia
Country Sierra Leone Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Sofia
Elevation 60 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 42.700000, 23.410000

Freetown (HGS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,216 kilometers (3,241 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 19:52 in Freetown, it's 21:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,682 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hastings Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 234° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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