AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
8,486 km
5,273 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,486 km
5,273 mi / 4,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AFD SOF
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AFD SOF
ICAO Code FAPA LBSF
City Port Alfred Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 307 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 42.700000, 23.410000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,486 kilometers (5,273 miles / 4,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 South Africa 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 14:39 in Port Alfred, it's 14:39 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Alfred Airport (AFD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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