FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
7,910 km
4,915 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FTU SOF
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FTU SOF
ICAO Code FMSD LBSF
City Tolanaro Sofia
Country Madagascar Bulgaria
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 29 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Madagascar 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 22:12 in Tolanaro, it's 21:12 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,713 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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