LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,474 km
2,780 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,474 km
2,780 mi / 2,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SOF
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LOS SOF
ICAO Code DNMM LBSF
City Lagos Sofia
Country Nigeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 135 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lagos (LOS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,474 kilometers (2,780 miles / 2,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 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 06:56 in Lagos, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,607 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 212° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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