JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
3,955 km
2,457 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,955 km
2,457 mi / 2,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JIB SOF
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JIB SOF
ICAO Code HDAM LBSF
City Djibouti City Sofia
Country Djibouti Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Europe/Sofia
Elevation 49 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,955 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Djibouti 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 01:35 in Djibouti City, it's 00:35 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Djibouti-Ambouli Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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