SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
3,305 km
2,054 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
3,305 km
2,054 mi / 1,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
97°
east

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SOF XBJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code SOF XBJ
ICAO Code LBSF OIMB
City Sofia Birjand
Country Bulgaria Iran
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.900000, 59.270000

Sofia (SOF) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 3,305 kilometers (2,054 miles / 1,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Iran. 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 23:18 in Sofia, it's 00:48 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,210 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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