SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,745 km
1,084 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
1,745 km
1,084 mi / 942 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
30°
north northeast

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SOF VKO
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code SOF VKO
ICAO Code LBSF UUWW
City Sofia Moscow
Country Bulgaria Russia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Moscow
Elevation 1,742 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 55.590000, 37.260000

Sofia (SOF) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 1,745 kilometers (1,084 miles / 942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 14:57 in Sofia, it's 15:57 in Moscow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,057 feet between the two airports. Vnukovo International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Moscow (VKO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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