SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,909 km
4,914 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
7,909 km
4,914 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF UTN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code SOF UTN
ICAO Code LBSF FAUP
City Sofia Upington
Country Bulgaria South Africa
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Sofia (SOF) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 7,909 kilometers (4,914 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 South Africa. 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 06:42 in Sofia, it's 06:42 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 2° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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