PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
4,493 km
2,792 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,493 km
2,792 mi / 2,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PHC SOF
Airport Name Port Harcourt International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PHC SOF
ICAO Code DNPO LBSF
City Port Harcourt Sofia
Country Nigeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 87 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.020000, 6.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Port Harcourt (PHC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,493 kilometers (2,792 miles / 2,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Nigeria 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 05:52 in Port Harcourt, it's 06:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,655 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Harcourt International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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