ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
4,063 km
2,525 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,063 km
2,525 mi / 2,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ABV SOF
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ABV SOF
ICAO Code DNAA LBSF
City Abuja Sofia
Country Nigeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,123 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

Abuja (ABV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,063 kilometers (2,525 miles / 2,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Nigeria 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 16:49 in Abuja, it's 17:49 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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