ROV
Rostov-on-Don
Russia
1,399 km
869 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,399 km
869 mi / 755 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ROV SOF
Airport Name Platov International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ROV SOF
ICAO Code URRP LBSF
City Rostov-on-Don Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 282 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.500000, 39.930000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rostov-on-Don (ROV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Platov International Airport (ROV) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,399 kilometers (869 miles / 755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Rostov-on-Don, it's 14:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Platov International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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