MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
3,571 km
2,219 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,571 km
2,219 mi / 1,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MIU SOF
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MIU SOF
ICAO Code DNMA LBSF
City Maiduguri Sofia
Country Nigeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,099 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 42.700000, 23.410000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,571 kilometers (2,219 miles / 1,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 04:42 in Maiduguri, it's 05:42 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 199° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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