SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,941 km
3,692 miles
UAL
Luau
Angola
Distance
5,941 km
3,692 mi / 3,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF UAL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Luau Airport
IATA Code SOF UAL
ICAO Code LBSF FNUA
City Sofia Luau
Country Bulgaria Angola
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,609 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -10.720000, 22.230000

Sofia (SOF) to Luau (UAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Luau Airport (UAL) in Luau, Angola is 5,941 kilometers (3,692 miles / 3,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Angola. 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 01:53 in Sofia, it's 00:53 in Luau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,867 feet between the two airports. Luau Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Luau (UAL) 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 Luau Airport (UAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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