BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
6,995 km
4,346 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,995 km
4,346 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

BUQ SOF
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BUQ SOF
ICAO Code FVBU LBSF
City Bulawayo Sofia
Country Zimbabwe Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,359 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,995 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:56 in Bulawayo, it's 13:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,617 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 175° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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