KSY
Kars
Turkey
1,651 km
1,026 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,651 km
1,026 mi / 892 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
285°
west northwest

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KSY SOF
Airport Name Kars Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KSY SOF
ICAO Code LTCF LBSF
City Kars Sofia
Country Turkey Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,889 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kars (KSY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,651 kilometers (1,026 miles / 892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Turkey 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 19:38 in Kars, it's 18:38 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,147 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 92° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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