SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,472 km
915 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
1,472 km
915 mi / 795 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
226°
southwest

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SOF WAX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SOF WAX
ICAO Code LBSF HLZW
City Sofia Zuwara
Country Bulgaria Libya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.950000, 12.020000

Sofia (SOF) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 1,472 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Sofia, it's 02:18 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 39° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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