NGL
Ngala
South Africa
7,504 km
4,663 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,504 km
4,663 mi / 4,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

NGL SOF
Airport Name Ngala Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NGL SOF
ICAO Code FANG LBSF
City Ngala Sofia
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,357 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -24.390000, 31.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ngala (NGL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,504 kilometers (4,663 miles / 4,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 South Africa 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 20:03 in Ngala, it's 20:03 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Ngala Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ngala (NGL) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ngala Airport (NGL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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