# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Walvis Bay (WVB)

> 7,358 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,358 km / 4,572 mi / 3,973 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 189° (south)
- **Return heading**: 7° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 10:16 in Sofia, it's 09:16 in Walvis Bay)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,443 ft (WVB is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wvb-walvis-bay-walvis-bay-airport/1ef266de-e19a-638e-b17e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Walvis Bay, Namibia
- ICAO: FYWB
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -22.980000, 14.650000
- Elevation: 299 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:16 in Sofia, it's 09:16 in Walvis Bay.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wvb-walvis-bay-walvis-bay-airport/1ef266de-e19a-638e-b17e-06bb2780ed98)
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