AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
3,269 km
2,031 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,269 km
2,031 mi / 1,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AHB SOF
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AHB SOF
ICAO Code OEAB LBSF
City Abha Sofia
Country Saudi Arabia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,858 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 42.700000, 23.410000

Abha (AHB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,269 kilometers (2,031 miles / 1,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Abha, it's 10:41 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,116 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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