LTI
Altai
Mongolia
5,576 km
3,465 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,576 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LTI SOF
Airport Name Altai Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LTI SOF
ICAO Code ZMAT LBSF
City Altai Sofia
Country Mongolia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,260 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.380000, 96.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Altai (LTI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,576 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mongolia 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 20:46 in Altai, it's 14:46 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,518 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Altai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Altai (LTI) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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