SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,749 km
4,815 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
7,749 km
4,815 mi / 4,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
179°
south

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SOF VRU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code SOF VRU
ICAO Code LBSF FAVB
City Sofia Vyrburg
Country Bulgaria South Africa
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Sofia (SOF) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 7,749 kilometers (4,815 miles / 4,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 02:42 in Sofia, it's 02:42 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,178 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 359° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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