ASA
Asab
Eritrea
3,778 km
2,348 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,778 km
2,348 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA SOF
Airport Name Assab International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ASA SOF
ICAO Code HHSB LBSF
City Asab Sofia
Country Eritrea Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Asmara Europe/Sofia
Elevation 46 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Asab (ASA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,778 kilometers (2,348 miles / 2,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Eritrea 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 11:26 in Asab, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,696 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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