RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
3,706 km
2,303 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,706 km
2,303 mi / 2,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RKV SOF
Airport Name Reykjavik Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RKV SOF
ICAO Code BIRK LBSF
City Reykjavik Sofia
Country Iceland Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Europe/Sofia
Elevation 48 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 64.130000, -21.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Reykjavik (RKV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,706 kilometers (2,303 miles / 2,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Reykjavik, it's 22:42 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,694 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Reykjavik Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Reykjavik (RKV) follows a heading of 326° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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