LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
1,285 km
798 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,285 km
798 mi / 694 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LEJ SOF
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LEJ SOF
ICAO Code EDDP LBSF
City Leipzig Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 465 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 42.700000, 23.410000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,285 kilometers (798 miles / 694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Leipzig, it's 20:50 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,277 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Leipzig Halle Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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