ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
2,596 km
1,613 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,596 km
1,613 mi / 1,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ SOF
Airport Name Gassim Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ELQ SOF
ICAO Code OEGS LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Saudi Arabia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,126 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,596 kilometers (1,613 miles / 1,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 03:55 in Gassim Airport, it's 02:55 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 128° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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