SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,269 km
3,274 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
5,269 km
3,274 mi / 2,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF UCN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code SOF UCN
ICAO Code LBSF GLBU
City Sofia Buchanan
Country Bulgaria Liberia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,742 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 5.170000, -9.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 5,269 kilometers (3,274 miles / 2,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Liberia. 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 00:35 in Sofia, it's 22:35 in Buchanan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,701 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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