ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
1,406 km
873 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,406 km
873 mi / 759 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALY SOF
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ALY SOF
ICAO Code HEAX LBSF
City Alexandria Sofia
Country Egypt Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Sofia
Elevation -6 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alexandria (ALY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,406 kilometers (873 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Egypt 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 15:36 in Alexandria, it's 15:36 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,748 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than El Nouzha Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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