ASI
Ascension Island
SH
6,810 km
4,232 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,810 km
4,232 mi / 3,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
31°
north northeast

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ASI SOF
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Sofia Airport
IATA Code ASI SOF
ICAO Code FHAW LBSF
City Ascension Island Sofia
Country SH Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Europe/Sofia
Elevation 278 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,810 kilometers (4,232 miles / 3,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 SH with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Ascension Island, it's 14:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,464 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 224° (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 RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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