SDD
Lubango
Angola
6,486 km
4,030 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,486 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
north

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SDD SOF
Airport Name Lubango Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SDD SOF
ICAO Code FNUB LBSF
City Lubango Sofia
Country Angola Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Luanda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,778 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -14.920000, 13.570000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lubango (SDD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,486 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 05:52 in Lubango, it's 06:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,036 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Lubango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lubango (SDD) follows a heading of 191° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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