SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,900 km
4,287 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
6,900 km
4,287 mi / 3,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
150°
south southeast

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SOF SVB
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code SOF SVB
ICAO Code LBSF FMNS
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Sofia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,742 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Sofia (SOF) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 6,900 kilometers (4,287 miles / 3,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Bulgaria with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Sofia, it's 18:28 in Sambava Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,722 feet between the two airports. Sambava Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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