ADU
Ardabil
Iran
2,161 km
1,343 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,161 km
1,343 mi / 1,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADU SOF
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ADU SOF
ICAO Code OITL LBSF
City Ardabil Sofia
Country Iran Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,315 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ardabil (ADU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,161 kilometers (1,343 miles / 1,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Ardabil, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,573 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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