JOS
Jos
Nigeria
3,939 km
2,447 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,939 km
2,447 mi / 2,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JOS SOF
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JOS SOF
ICAO Code DNJO LBSF
City Jos Sofia
Country Nigeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,232 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jos (JOS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,939 kilometers (2,447 miles / 2,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Nigeria 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 09:41 in Jos, it's 10:41 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,490 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 205° (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 Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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