LBV
Libreville
Gabon
4,900 km
3,045 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,900 km
3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LBV SOF
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LBV SOF
ICAO Code FOOL LBSF
City Libreville Sofia
Country Gabon Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Libreville Europe/Sofia
Elevation 39 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Libreville (LBV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,900 kilometers (3,045 miles / 2,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Gabon 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 13:46 in Libreville, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,703 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Leon M Ba Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 200° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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