BXE
Bakel
Senegal
4,611 km
2,865 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,611 km
2,865 mi / 2,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
41°
northeast

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BXE SOF
Airport Name Bakel Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BXE SOF
ICAO Code GOTB LBSF
City Bakel Sofia
Country Senegal Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 98 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bakel (BXE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,611 kilometers (2,865 miles / 2,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Senegal 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 12:46 in Bakel, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bakel Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 239° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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