ALG
Algiers
Algeria
1,847 km
1,147 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,847 km
1,147 mi / 997 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ALG SOF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ALG SOF
ICAO Code DAAG LBSF
City Algiers Sofia
Country Algeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Sofia
Elevation 82 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Algiers (ALG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,847 kilometers (1,147 miles / 997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Algeria with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Algiers, it's 06:35 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,660 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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