NIM
Niamey
Niger
3,835 km
2,383 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,835 km
2,383 mi / 2,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NIM SOF
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NIM SOF
ICAO Code DRRN LBSF
City Niamey Sofia
Country Niger Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Niamey Europe/Sofia
Elevation 732 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Niamey (NIM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,835 kilometers (2,383 miles / 2,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Niger 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 12:14 in Niamey, it's 13:14 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,010 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Diori Hamani International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Niamey (NIM) follows a heading of 218° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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