SIS
Sishen
South Africa
7,823 km
4,861 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,823 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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SIS SOF
Airport Name Sishen Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SIS SOF
ICAO Code FASS LBSF
City Sishen Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,848 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -27.650000, 23.000000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sishen (SIS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,823 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 14:46 in Sishen, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,106 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Sishen Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sishen (SIS) 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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