ATH
Athens
Greece
531 km
330 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
531 km
330 mi / 287 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ATH SOF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ATH SOF
ICAO Code LGAV LBSF
City Athens Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Elevation 308 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Athens (ATH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 531 kilometers (330 miles / 287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Greece with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Athens, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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