BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
5,152 km
3,201 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,152 km
3,201 mi / 2,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

BJM SOF
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BJM SOF
ICAO Code HBBA LBSF
City Bujumbura Sofia
Country Burundi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,582 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,152 kilometers (3,201 miles / 2,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Burundi 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 15:33 in Bujumbura, it's 15:33 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 172° (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 Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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