NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
5,083 km
3,159 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,083 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
north

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NIO SOF
Airport Name Nioki Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NIO SOF
ICAO Code FZBI LBSF
City Nioki Sofia
Country DR Congo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,043 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -2.720000, 17.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nioki (NIO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,083 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:00 in Nioki, it's 15:00 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nioki (NIO) follows a heading of 188° (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 Nioki Airport (NIO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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