MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
5,255 km
3,265 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,255 km
3,265 mi / 2,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
34°
northeast

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MLW SOF
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MLW SOF
ICAO Code GLMR LBSF
City Monrovia Sofia
Country Liberia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 25 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

Monrovia (MLW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,255 kilometers (3,265 miles / 2,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Liberia 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 12:23 in Monrovia, it's 14:23 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,717 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Spriggs Payne Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 229° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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