BVR
Brava Island
Cape Verde
5,518 km
3,429 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,518 km
3,429 mi / 2,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
46°
northeast

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BVR SOF
Airport Name Esperadinha Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BVR SOF
ICAO Code GVBR LBSF
City Brava Island Sofia
Country Cape Verde Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Europe/Sofia
Elevation 64 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.860000, -24.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Brava Island (BVR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esperadinha Airport (BVR) in Brava Island, Cape Verde to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,518 kilometers (3,429 miles / 2,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Cape Verde 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 13:12 in Brava Island, it's 16:12 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,678 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Esperadinha Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Brava Island (BVR) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Esperadinha Airport (BVR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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