NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
4,597 km
2,856 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,597 km
2,856 mi / 2,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NKC SOF
Airport Name Nouakchott International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NKC SOF
ICAO Code GQNN LBSF
City Nouakchott Sofia
Country Mauritania Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 18.100000, -15.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nouakchott (NKC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,597 kilometers (2,856 miles / 2,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Mauritania 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 05:53 in Nouakchott, it's 07:53 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nouakchott International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nouakchott (NKC) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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