PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
8,539 km
5,306 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,539 km
5,306 mi / 4,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PBZ SOF
Airport Name Plettenberg Bay Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PBZ SOF
ICAO Code FAPG LBSF
City Plettenberg Bay Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 465 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -34.090000, 23.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,539 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 South Africa 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 17:08 in Plettenberg Bay, it's 17:08 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,277 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Plettenberg Bay Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) follows a heading of 180° (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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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