MGL
Monchengladbach
Germany
1,589 km
988 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,589 km
988 mi / 858 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
120°
east southeast

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MGL SOF
Airport Name Monchengladbach Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MGL SOF
ICAO Code EDLN LBSF
City Monchengladbach Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 125 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.230000, 6.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Monchengladbach (MGL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) in Monchengladbach, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,589 kilometers (988 miles / 858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Monchengladbach, it's 14:13 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,617 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Monchengladbach Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Monchengladbach (MGL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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