SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
5,496 km
3,415 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,496 km
3,415 mi / 2,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFL SOF
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SFL SOF
ICAO Code GVSF LBSF
City Sao Filipe Sofia
Country Cape Verde Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Europe/Sofia
Elevation 617 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,496 kilometers (3,415 miles / 2,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Cape Verde 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 11:23 in Sao Filipe, it's 14:23 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sao Filipe Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 251° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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