HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
3,476 km
2,160 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,476 km
2,160 mi / 1,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEA SOF
Airport Name Herat Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HEA SOF
ICAO Code OAHR LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Afghanistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,206 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 42.700000, 23.410000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles / 1,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:16 in Herat Airport, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,464 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 93° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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