COO
Cotonou
Benin
4,538 km
2,820 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,538 km
2,820 mi / 2,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
24°
north northeast

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COO SOF
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code COO SOF
ICAO Code DBBB LBSF
City Cotonou Sofia
Country Benin Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 19 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cotonou (COO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,538 kilometers (2,820 miles / 2,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Benin 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 16:54 in Cotonou, it's 17:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,723 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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