SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,278 km
794 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,278 km
794 mi / 690 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
300°
west northwest

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SOF ZRH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SOF ZRH
ICAO Code LBSF LSZH
City Sofia Zurich
Country Bulgaria Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sofia (SOF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,278 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Sofia, it's 06:55 in Zurich.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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