BTS
Bratislava
Slovakia
777 km
483 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
777 km
483 mi / 419 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bratislava
Heading
139°
southeast

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BTS SOF
Airport Name M. R. Stefanik Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BTS SOF
ICAO Code LZIB LBSF
City Bratislava Sofia
Country Slovakia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Bratislava Europe/Sofia
Elevation 436 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 48.170000, 17.210000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bratislava (BTS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) in Bratislava, Slovakia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 777 kilometers (483 miles / 419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Bratislava, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,306 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than M. R. Stefanik Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bratislava (BTS) follows a heading of 324° (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 M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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