DEL
New Delhi
India
5,009 km
3,113 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,009 km
3,113 mi / 2,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
303°
west northwest

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DEL SOF
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DEL SOF
ICAO Code VIDP LBSF
City New Delhi Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 777 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

New Delhi (DEL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,009 kilometers (3,113 miles / 2,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India 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 11:26 in New Delhi, it's 07:56 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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