SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
528 km
328 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
528 km
328 mi / 285 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

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SAW SOF
Airport Name Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SAW SOF
ICAO Code LTFJ LBSF
City Istanbul Sofia
Country Turkey Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 312 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.900000, 29.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 528 kilometers (328 miles / 285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Turkey 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 23:20 in Istanbul, it's 22:20 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,430 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (SAW) follows a heading of 110° (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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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