PKO
Parakou
Benin
4,224 km
2,625 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,224 km
2,625 mi / 2,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKO SOF
Airport Name Parakou Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PKO SOF
ICAO Code DBBP LBSF
City Parakou Sofia
Country Benin Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,266 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.360000, 2.610000 42.700000, 23.410000

Parakou (PKO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,224 kilometers (2,625 miles / 2,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Benin 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 13:46 in Parakou, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Parakou (PKO) follows a heading of 215° (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 Parakou Airport (PKO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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