HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
7,910 km
4,915 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

HRS SOF
Airport Name Harrismith Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HRS SOF
ICAO Code FAHR LBSF
City Harrismith Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,585 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, 29.110000 42.700000, 23.410000

Harrismith (HRS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 19:45 in Harrismith, it's 19:45 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,843 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 175° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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