SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,793 km
4,221 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
6,793 km
4,221 mi / 3,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF SWX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code SOF SWX
ICAO Code LBSF FBSW
City Sofia Shakawe
Country Bulgaria Botswana
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Sofia (SOF) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 6,793 kilometers (4,221 miles / 3,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Botswana. 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 21:57 in Sofia, it's 21:57 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,637 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 1° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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