SBI
Koundara
Guinea
4,866 km
3,024 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,866 km
3,024 mi / 2,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
39°
northeast

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SBI SOF
Airport Name Sambailo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SBI SOF
ICAO Code GUSB LBSF
City Koundara Sofia
Country Guinea Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Conakry Europe/Sofia
Elevation 295 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 12.570000, -13.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Koundara (SBI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,866 kilometers (3,024 miles / 2,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Guinea 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 12:46 in Koundara, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sambailo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Koundara (SBI) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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