ALC
Alicante
Spain
2,078 km
1,291 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,078 km
1,291 mi / 1,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALC SOF
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ALC SOF
ICAO Code LEAL LBSF
City Alicante Sofia
Country Spain Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Sofia
Elevation 142 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alicante (ALC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,078 kilometers (1,291 miles / 1,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Alicante, it's 10:41 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,600 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Alicante International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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