MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
5,020 km
3,119 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,020 km
3,119 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MGQ SOF
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MGQ SOF
ICAO Code HCMM LBSF
City Mogadishu Sofia
Country Somalia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 29 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,020 kilometers (3,119 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Somalia 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 02:32 in Mogadishu, it's 01:32 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,713 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aden Adde International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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