POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
5,045 km
3,135 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,045 km
3,135 mi / 2,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

POG SOF
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code POG SOF
ICAO Code FOOG LBSF
City Port Gentil Sofia
Country Gabon Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Libreville Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Port Gentil (POG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,045 kilometers (3,135 miles / 2,724 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 11:05 in Port Gentil, it's 12:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Gentil Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 201° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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