MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
5,486 km
3,409 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,486 km
3,409 mi / 2,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
10°
north

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MAT SOF
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MAT SOF
ICAO Code FZAM LBSF
City Matadi Sofia
Country DR Congo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,115 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 42.700000, 23.410000

Matadi (MAT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,486 kilometers (3,409 miles / 2,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 DR Congo 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 Matadi, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Matadi (MAT) 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 Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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