SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,676 km
3,527 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
5,676 km
3,527 mi / 3,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
90°
east

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SOF VNS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code SOF VNS
ICAO Code LBSF VEBN
City Sofia Varanasi
Country Bulgaria India
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,742 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 25.450000, 82.860000

Sofia (SOF) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 5,676 kilometers (3,527 miles / 3,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Sofia, it's 11:47 in Varanasi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 306° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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