# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Homeward (TCU)

> 8,016 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,016 km / 4,981 mi / 4,328 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 177° (south)
- **Return heading**: 357° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 09:29 in Sofia, it's 08:29 in Homeward)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,199 ft (TCU is higher than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcu-homeward-thaba-nchu-tar-airport/1ef266de-d4ce-6ad8-a618-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Homeward, South Africa
- ICAO: FATN
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -29.320000, 26.820000
- Elevation: 4,941 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:29 in Sofia, it's 08:29 in Homeward.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcu-homeward-thaba-nchu-tar-airport/1ef266de-d4ce-6ad8-a618-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)