SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,497 km
930 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
1,497 km
930 mi / 808 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF VAF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code SOF VAF
ICAO Code LBSF LFLU
City Sofia Valence/Chabeuil
Country Bulgaria France
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,742 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 44.920000, 4.970000

Sofia (SOF) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 1,497 kilometers (930 miles / 808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Sofia, it's 21:42 in Valence/Chabeuil.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,217 feet between the two airports. Valence-Chabeuil Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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