AER
Sochi
Russia
1,345 km
836 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,345 km
836 mi / 726 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

AER SOF
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AER SOF
ICAO Code URSS LBSF
City Sochi Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 89 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sochi (AER) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,345 kilometers (836 miles / 726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Sochi, it's 15:07 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,653 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sochi International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 81° (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 Sochi International Airport (AER) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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