BLQ
Bologna
Italy
996 km
619 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
98°
east

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BLQ SOF
Airport Name Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BLQ SOF
ICAO Code LIPE LBSF
City Bologna Sofia
Country Italy Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 123 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.540000, 11.290000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bologna (BLQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) in Bologna, Italy to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Bologna, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,619 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bologna (BLQ) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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