SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
3,618 km
2,248 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,618 km
2,248 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
331°
north northwest

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SAH SOF
Airport Name Sana'a International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SAH SOF
ICAO Code OYSN LBSF
City Sana'a Sofia
Country Yemen Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Aden Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,216 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 15.480000, 44.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sana'a (SAH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,618 kilometers (2,248 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Yemen 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 18:54 in Sana'a, it's 17:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,474 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Sana'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sana'a (SAH) follows a heading of 140° (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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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