BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
5,254 km
3,265 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,254 km
3,265 mi / 2,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTE SOF
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BTE SOF
ICAO Code GFBN LBSF
City Bonthe Sofia
Country Sierra Leone Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Sofia
Elevation 14 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bonthe (BTE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,254 kilometers (3,265 miles / 2,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 18:37 in Bonthe, it's 20:37 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,728 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sherbro International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 232° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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