LAD
Luanda
Angola
5,826 km
3,620 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,826 km
3,620 mi / 3,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LAD SOF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LAD SOF
ICAO Code FNLU LBSF
City Luanda Sofia
Country Angola Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Luanda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 243 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 42.700000, 23.410000

Luanda (LAD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,826 kilometers (3,620 miles / 3,146 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 06:56 in Luanda, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,499 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 193° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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