SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,072 km
3,152 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
5,072 km
3,152 mi / 2,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
241°
west southwest

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SOF ZIG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code SOF ZIG
ICAO Code LBSF GOGG
City Sofia Ziguinchor
Country Bulgaria Senegal
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,742 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 12.560000, -16.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 5,072 kilometers (3,152 miles / 2,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Senegal. 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 13:15 in Ziguinchor.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,667 feet between the two airports. Ziguinchor Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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