BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
6,071 km
3,772 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,071 km
3,772 mi / 3,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
332°
north northwest

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BDI SOF
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BDI SOF
ICAO Code FSSB LBSF
City Bird Island Sofia
Country Seychelles Bulgaria
Timezone Indian/Mahe Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bird Island (BDI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,071 kilometers (3,772 miles / 3,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Seychelles 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 21:58 in Bird Island, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,736 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bird Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 140° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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