AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
1,786 km
1,110 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,786 km
1,110 mi / 965 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ SOF
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AQJ SOF
ICAO Code OJAQ LBSF
City Aqaba Sofia
Country Jordan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Amman Europe/Sofia
Elevation 175 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,786 kilometers (1,110 miles / 965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Jordan 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 15:05 in Aqaba, it's 14:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,567 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 141° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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