BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
7,988 km
4,964 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,988 km
4,964 mi / 4,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

BFN SOF
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BFN SOF
ICAO Code FABL LBSF
City Bloemfontain Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,458 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,988 kilometers (4,964 miles / 4,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 21:12 in Bloemfontain, it's 21:12 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bloemfontain (BFN) 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 J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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