AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
3,034 km
1,885 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,034 km
1,885 mi / 1,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH SOF
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code AKH SOF
ICAO Code OEPS LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Saudi Arabia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,651 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,034 kilometers (1,885 miles / 1,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 09:23 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 08:23 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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