NOV
Huambo
Angola
6,222 km
3,866 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,222 km
3,866 mi / 3,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
north

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NOV SOF
Airport Name Nova Lisboa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NOV SOF
ICAO Code FNHU LBSF
City Huambo Sofia
Country Angola Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Luanda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,587 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.810000, 15.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

Huambo (NOV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,222 kilometers (3,866 miles / 3,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 16:51 in Huambo, it's 17:51 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,845 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Nova Lisboa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Huambo (NOV) follows a heading of 189° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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