SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,433 km
890 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
1,433 km
890 mi / 774 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
222°
southwest

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SOF TIP
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code SOF TIP
ICAO Code LBSF HLLT
City Sofia Tripoli
Country Bulgaria Libya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,742 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.660000, 13.160000

Sofia (SOF) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 1,433 kilometers (890 miles / 774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Bulgaria with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Sofia, it's 18:53 in Tripoli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,479 feet between the two airports. Tripoli International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 36° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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