SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
4,293 km
2,668 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,293 km
2,668 mi / 2,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF XLU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code SOF XLU
ICAO Code LBSF DFCL
City Sofia Leo
Country Bulgaria Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 11.100000, -2.100000

Sofia (SOF) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,293 kilometers (2,668 miles / 2,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 19:58 in Sofia, it's 17:58 in Leo.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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