AAH
Aachen
Germany
1,586 km
986 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,586 km
986 mi / 857 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
118°
east southeast

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AAH SOF
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AAH SOF
ICAO Code EDKA LBSF
City Aachen Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 623 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aachen (AAH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,586 kilometers (986 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Germany with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Aachen, it's 01:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aachen-Merzbruck Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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