SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,231 km
5,115 miles
TLY
Plastun
Russia
Distance
8,231 km
5,115 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
43°
northeast

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SOF TLY
Airport Name Sofia Airport Plastun Airport
IATA Code SOF TLY
ICAO Code LBSF UHWP
City Sofia Plastun
Country Bulgaria Russia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 44.810000, 136.290000

Sofia (SOF) to Plastun (TLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Plastun Airport (TLY) in Plastun, Russia is 8,231 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Sofia, it's 09:54 in Plastun. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Plastun Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Plastun (TLY) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Plastun Airport (TLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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