SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,392 km
3,350 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
5,392 km
3,350 mi / 2,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
253°
west southwest

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SOF VXE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code SOF VXE
ICAO Code LBSF GVSV
City Sofia Sao Pedro
Country Bulgaria Cape Verde
Timezone Europe/Sofia Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 1,742 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 16.830000, -25.060000

Sofia (SOF) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 5,392 kilometers (3,350 miles / 2,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 05:38 in Sofia, it's 02:38 in Sao Pedro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,676 feet between the two airports. Sao Pedro Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sao Pedro (VXE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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