SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
4,049 km
2,516 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
4,049 km
2,516 mi / 2,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
260°
west

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SOF VDE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code SOF VDE
ICAO Code LBSF GCHI
City Sofia El Hierro Island
Country Bulgaria Spain
Timezone Europe/Sofia Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 1,742 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 27.810000, -17.890000

Sofia (SOF) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 4,049 kilometers (2,516 miles / 2,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Sofia, it's 18:50 in El Hierro Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,639 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 55° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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