SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,233 km
3,873 miles
VTZ
Visakhapatnam
India
Distance
6,233 km
3,873 mi / 3,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
97°
east

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SOF VTZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vishakhapatnam Airport
IATA Code SOF VTZ
ICAO Code LBSF VEVZ
City Sofia Visakhapatnam
Country Bulgaria India
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,742 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 17.720000, 83.220000

Sofia (SOF) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) in Visakhapatnam, India is 6,233 kilometers (3,873 miles / 3,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 15:26 in Sofia, it's 18:56 in Visakhapatnam. 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 1,727 feet between the two airports. Vishakhapatnam Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 310° (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 Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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