AAC
El Arish
Egypt
1,589 km
987 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,589 km
987 mi / 858 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC SOF
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AAC SOF
ICAO Code HEAR LBSF
City El Arish Sofia
Country Egypt Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 121 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 42.700000, 23.410000

El Arish (AAC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,589 kilometers (987 miles / 858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in El Arish, it's 00:19 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,621 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 141° (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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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