SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,281 km
5,146 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF VRE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code SOF VRE
ICAO Code LBSF FAVR
City Sofia Vredendal
Country Bulgaria South Africa
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,742 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Sofia (SOF) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 15:15 in Sofia, it's 15:15 in Vredendal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,412 feet between the two airports. Vredendal Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 4° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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