LFW
Lome
Togo
4,609 km
2,864 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,609 km
2,864 mi / 2,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lome
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LFW SOF
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LFW SOF
ICAO Code DXXX LBSF
City Lome Sofia
Country Togo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 72 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lome (LFW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,609 kilometers (2,864 miles / 2,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Togo 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 13:15 in Lome, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,670 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lome-Tokoin Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 215° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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