ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
4,283 km
2,661 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,283 km
2,661 mi / 2,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALA SOF
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ALA SOF
ICAO Code UAAA LBSF
City Almaty Sofia
Country Kazakhstan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,238 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 42.700000, 23.410000

Almaty (ALA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,283 kilometers (2,661 miles / 2,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan 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 13:26 in Almaty, it's 10:26 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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