PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
1,485 km
923 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,485 km
923 mi / 802 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
173°
south

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PLQ SOF
Airport Name Palanga International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PLQ SOF
ICAO Code EYPA LBSF
City Palanga Sofia
Country Lithuania Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Vilnius Europe/Sofia
Elevation 33 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.970000, 21.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Palanga (PLQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,485 kilometers (923 miles / 802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:58 in Palanga, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,709 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Palanga International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Palanga (PLQ) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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