RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
1,859 km
1,155 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,859 km
1,155 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RQW SOF
Airport Name Qayyarah West Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RQW SOF
ICAO Code ORQW LBSF
City Qayyarah Sofia
Country Iraq Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Sofia
Elevation 749 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.770000, 43.130000 42.700000, 23.410000

Qayyarah (RQW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,859 kilometers (1,155 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Iraq 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 04:46 in Qayyarah, it's 03:46 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Qayyarah (RQW) follows a heading of 108° (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 Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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