MLX
Malatya
Turkey
1,325 km
823 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,325 km
823 mi / 716 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
296°
west northwest

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MLX SOF
Airport Name Malatya Erhac Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MLX SOF
ICAO Code LTAT LBSF
City Malatya Sofia
Country Turkey Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,828 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.440000, 38.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Malatya (MLX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,325 kilometers (823 miles / 716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 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 06:38 in Malatya, it's 05:38 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Malatya Erhac Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Malatya (MLX) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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