OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
5,084 km
3,159 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OXB SOF
Airport Name Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OXB SOF
ICAO Code GGOV LBSF
City Bissau Sofia
Country Guinea-Bissau Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Bissau Europe/Sofia
Elevation 129 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.890000, -15.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bissau (OXB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 13:33 in Bissau, it's 15:33 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,613 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bissau (OXB) follows a heading of 239° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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