SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,636 km
4,745 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
7,636 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF WKF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code SOF WKF
ICAO Code LBSF FAWK
City Sofia Pretoria
Country Bulgaria South Africa
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Sofia (SOF) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 7,636 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:44 in Sofia, it's 00:44 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,198 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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