SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,720 km
4,797 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
7,720 km
4,797 mi / 4,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
174°
south

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SOF ZEC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code SOF ZEC
ICAO Code LBSF FASC
City Sofia Secunda
Country Bulgaria South Africa
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Sofia (SOF) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 7,720 kilometers (4,797 miles / 4,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 15:48 in Sofia, it's 15:48 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,508 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 355° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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