ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,957 km
3,080 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,957 km
3,080 mi / 2,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
29°
north northeast

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ABJ SOF
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ABJ SOF
ICAO Code DIAP LBSF
City Abidjan Sofia
Country Ivory Coast Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Europe/Sofia
Elevation 21 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 42.700000, 23.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,957 kilometers (3,080 miles / 2,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 05:56 in Abidjan, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,721 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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