OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
4,014 km
2,494 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,014 km
2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OAI SOF
Airport Name Bagram Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code OAI SOF
ICAO Code OAIX LBSF
City Bagram Sofia
Country Afghanistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,895 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.950000, 69.270000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bagram (OAI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,014 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:16 in Bagram, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,153 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bagram Air Base.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bagram (OAI) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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