SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,324 km
4,551 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
7,324 km
4,551 mi / 3,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
189°
south

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SOF SWP
Airport Name Sofia Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code SOF SWP
ICAO Code LBSF FYSM
City Sofia Swakopmund
Country Bulgaria Namibia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,742 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Sofia (SOF) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 7,324 kilometers (4,551 miles / 3,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Bulgaria with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Sofia, it's 15:01 in Swakopmund.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,535 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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